Practice Advisory: Federal Tort Claims Act Frequently Asked Questions for Attorneys
Frequently asked questions for attorneys representing immigrant clients on the Federal Tort Claims Act, sovereign-immunity waiver, administrative exhaustion, and damages claims against the federal government.
Why it matters
Useful when immigration detention or enforcement facts may support a parallel damages analysis and you need a quick framework for screening an FTCA path.
Topics
Federal court
Removal defense
Detention / bond
Forums
Federal district court
Cross-forum
Jurisdictions
National