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Coverage dated March 1, 2023

Justice Dep’t opposes immunity for Trump in police suits over Capitol riot

Headline from Courthouse News Service

It will be the courts that have the final say, but the input from Justice Department lawyers does not bode well for the former president.

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4 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Trump not entitled to immunity from civil suits over Capitol attack, says DoJ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Justice department said ex-president could be held liable for physical and psychological harm suffered during January 6

  2. Courthouse News Service

    Justice Dep’t opposes immunity for Trump in police suits over Capitol riot (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    It will be the courts that have the final say, but the input from Justice Department lawyers does not bode well for the former president.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Trump not entitled to immunity against Jan. 6 civil lawsuits, Justice Department says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Justice Department says Trump isn't entitled to absolute immunity against civil suits seeking to hold him liable for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

  4. Washington Examiner

    DOJ says presidential immunity cannot protect Trump if rhetoric led to violence (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Justice Department argued former President Donald Trump cannot be protected by presidential immunity in the civil investigation of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.