The US gov't doesn't have to answer for its crimes, obviously. For example, to achieve everlasting immunity they simply don't subscribe to the international court.

Since Mega/Dotcom had no representation in the US (on purpose), I'd say no. He could try going after the NZ police though.

> He could try going after the NZ police though.

According to the judge, the NZ Police clearly broke the law, so he should go after them.

Nobody can sue the US Government without the US Government's permission.

Correct, it's called sovereign immunity.

US citizens most certainly can.

No, they cannot. Sovereign immunity is absolute. US citizens can only sue when granted permission.

As 30thElement noted, the Federal Tort Claims Act grants this permission to sue. But there is no such right, and it is within the Federal government's power to change its mind and repeal the statute.

You mean civil lawsuits? That’s not what I was talking about.

What were you talking about then? "Suing" is always a civil action. Taking someone to court for a criminal act is called prosecution and can't be done by just anybody.

Only in specific circumstances. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign_immunity_in_the_Unit...