Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Eleventh Circuit's dismissal of Martin v. United States, allowing the Martin family to pursue their Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) suit against the government for a wrong-house raid in 2017 [1] - The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes that the FTCA provides an exclusive remedy for damages claims arising from federal employees' official conduct, and the Supremacy Clause cannot be used as a defense in FTCA lawsuits [3] Summary by Sections Case Background - The Martin family filed FTCA claims against the government for assault, battery, and false imprisonment after FBI agents mistakenly raided their home, resulting in traumatic experiences for the family [2] - The Eleventh Circuit previously upheld the dismissal of the case, citing that the agents' actions did not violate "clearly established" law and granted total governmental immunity [2] Supreme Court Ruling - The Supreme Court's decision does not determine the applicability of the "discretionary function" exception in this case but mandates the Eleventh Circuit to reconsider the case [3] - Justice Sotomayor highlighted the importance of the 1974 amendment to the FTCA, which was intended to provide a cause of action for victims of wrong-house raids [3] Implications for Law Enforcement Accountability - The ruling reinforces that law enforcement officers cannot evade accountability for their actions, particularly in cases where Congress has explicitly provided for redress [5] - NCLA representatives expressed that the decision is a significant step towards ensuring that innocent civilians have meaningful remedies against federal law enforcement abuses [4][5]