[Gay State Conservative]

Lawsuit fail.

I wonder.If a Federal judge rules that a government entity "violated the rights" of a particular individual might that pave the way for the "injured" party to sue for monetary damages?

[OldDeckHand]

"If a Federal judge rules that a government entity "violated the rights" of a particular individual might that pave the way for the "injured" party to sue for monetary damages? "

Without question. It happens every day in America. Sovereign immunity is not absolute. You may read up on it by researching 28 USC, Chapter 171 (could be 170)