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There is generally no legal penalty for the US government, or individual government officials as a matter of policy rather than subordinate individuals going ro
by dragonwriter 1y ago
There is generally no legal penalty for the US government, or individual government officials as a matter of policy rather than subordinate individuals going rogue, breaking the law; the remedy is generally just being ordered to stop breaking the law. There may occasionally be compensation to those injured, but even when that occurs it is distinct from a penalty.
Penalties for illegal policy, if they exist, are generally political and dependent on the electorate (or, in principle, Congress.)