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Judge rejects Trump claim of "absolute immunity" from Jan. 6 lawsuits.

Authors :
Youngblood Coleman, Denise
Source :
Political Intelligence Briefing; 2/28/2022, p33-34, 2p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article reports that the U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta has rejected the claim of "absolute immunity" by former president, Donald Trump, in regard to lawsuits accusing him of inciting the violent January 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. It mentions President's actions here do not relate to his duties of faithfully executing the laws, conducting foreign affairs, commanding the armed forces, or managing the Executive Branch.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Political Intelligence Briefing
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
155542975