Appeals Court Says Jan. 6 Suits Against Trump Can Proceed for Now
A federal appeals court has ruled that the civil lawsuits aiming to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, can proceed for now, rejecting the immunity claim made by Trump’s legal team. The court’s decision, however, leaves the possibility open for Trump to prevail in his immunity claims after he presents further arguments. The cases against Trump have raised questions about his role at the rally he staged on Jan. 6, and whether it should be seen as an official presidential act or part of his re-election campaign. The court has ruled that Trump must be given a chance to present evidence to rebut the plaintiffs’ claims that the rally was a campaign event. The ruling adds to Trump’s legal troubles as he runs for the presidency again.
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