If ICE or another federal officer harmed you, the legal path depends on who acted, what happened, and how quickly you preserve evidence. This guide explains FTCA vs. Bivens in practical terms, why Bivens claims are now much harder, and what steps to take right away. Read more ►
New Guide: Suing the Federal Government for ICE Detention Abuse
ICE is back in the headlines. Detention expansion, contractor profits, court rulings about access to counsel, and deaths in custody have raised the same question again: who is accountable when the federal government detains someone and harm follows? Public debate focuses on policy.Families need answers about liability. When the federal government detains someone, it assumes
A Civil Rights Lawyer Views the George Floyd Case
The awful, brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police this week has caused a media firestorm and public outrage. But the legal claim is challenging. Let me share how a civil rights lawyer analyzes the case. The initial reports describe the police claiming Floyd become combative after they approached him
