governmental immunity

Do Any States Still Have Sovereign Immunity?

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Do Any States Still Have Sovereign Immunity? In United States law, the federal government as well as state and tribal governments generally enjoy sovereign immunity, also known as governmental immunity, from lawsuits. Local governments in most jurisdictions enjoy immunity from some forms of suit, particularly in tort. Can the state of Illinois be sued? The

Can You Sue The Federal Government?

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Can You Sue The Federal Government? Can you sue the federal government? This principle dictates that citizens cannot sue the federal government unless the government allows it. Thankfully, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows certain lawsuits to pass regardless of the government’s permission, so suing the government is possible. Can you file a lawsuit