Why Sovereign Immunity Shields Corrupt Officials
Sovereign immunity shields corrupt officials from accountability, allowing them to operate above the law and dodge lawsuits. They use this legal loophole to escape accountability and keep their dirty secrets buried, with the public paying for it. Sovereign immunity prevents victims from suing corrupt officials, even with clear evidence of wrongdoing. Key Takeaways: Sovereign Immunity shields corrupt officials from accountability, allowing them to dodge lawsuits and escape consequences for their actions. The legal loophole of sovereign immunity prevents victims from suing corrupt officials, even when there's clear evidence of wrongdoing, and lets politicians, police officers, and government agencies off the hook for misconduct. Corrupt officials use sovereign immunity as a get-out-of-jail-free card, claiming "government duty" to escape liability, and the Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled in favor of government immunity, making it harder for citizens to sue for wrongdoing. Sovereign […]










