Yeah its really a double edged sword. You can't realistically open up every govt official to being sued over enforcing or working under an administrations policies but at the same time you can't completely absolve them of having any consequences for their actions. "I was just following orders" has never been a viable defence as far as I know.
Then again is it fair to hold somebody accountable for just doing a job whose policies are outlined by somebody above them? Whats that individuals proper response? Research the laws behind all policies or duties and resign if anything seems unconstitutional or illegal? Thats not particularly reasonable either.
I don't know its not an easy question to answer
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