Coverage dated July 27, 2022

Trump argues he's entitled to broad immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from Jan. 6 assault

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Two Capitol Police officers, 11 House Democrats and Rep. Eric Swalwell all filed separate suits against Trump last year.

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Reports & sources

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NBC News
Trump presses his claim of legal immunity from Jan. 6 lawsuits (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
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The former president’s lawyers are claiming he has legal immunity from civil lawsuits filed by Democratic members of Congress and U.S. Capitol police officers who said were injured during the siege.
CBS News
Trump argues he's entitled to broad immunity from civil lawsuits stemming from Jan. 6 assault (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
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Two Capitol Police officers, 11 House Democrats and Rep. Eric Swalwell all filed separate suits against Trump last year.
Washington Examiner
Trump asks court for absolute immunity from Jan. 6 lawsuits (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 27, 2022
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Former President Donald Trump has asked a D.C. circuit court to rule that he has absolute immunity from civil suits related to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol Building.
Fox News
Trump asserts 'absolute immunity' in civil suits around Jan. 6 actions (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
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Former President Donald Trump filed a preliminary statement Thursday, claiming absolute immunity to all civil lawsuits against him regarding his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.