Can you sue the government?

Sovereign immunity means governments cannot be sued without consent. At the federal level, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) waives immunity for certain negligent acts of federal employees acting within scope—after an administrative claim with the agency. ^[1][2] State governments Each state has tort claims acts with specific procedures and damage caps. Exceptions are narrow Intentional torts by federal employees are often excluded from FTCA; discretionary function defense bars many policy claims. How to start File Form 95 (or current equivalent) with the agency before federal suit under FTCA. Legal help Sovereign immunity is procedural—miss a step and the case is dismissed. ^[2]