Immunity Was Never Meant to Crown Power

The idea behind America’s founding was simple but powerful: government exists to serve the people, not rule over them. When immunity doctrines are stretched to shield officials from real accountability, that balance flips—placing the state above its citizens. The Founders warned against unchecked power precisely because it erodes liberty over time. Accountability isn’t anti-government; it’s pro-democracy. A system that protects rights must also ensure that those entrusted to enforce the law are bound by it, just like everyone else.