Supreme Court Reviews FBI Wrongful Raid Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving an Atlanta family whose home was mistakenly raided by FBI agents in 2017 due to a GPS error while searching for a suspected gang member living nearby. Agents broke down the door, set off a flash-bang, and pointed guns at Trina Martin, her then-partner Toi Cliatt, and her 7-year-old son before realizing their mistake within minutes. Martin sued the federal government for assault, battery, and false arrest, but lower courts dismissed the case, citing law enforcement immunity for 'honest mistakes.' The Supreme Court will now determine under what conditions individuals can sue the federal government for damages from wrongful raids, addressing conflicting federal appeals court rulings. The outcome could set a precedent for law enforcement accountability and the rights of citizens affected by mistaken police actions. Both advocates and government lawyers argue over the necessity and limits of such lawsuits.