The U.S. Justice Department is working to shield President Donald Trump from civil lawsuits related to the January 6 Capitol attack, arguing he was acting within his presidential duties at the time.
The U.S. Justice Department has recently moved to shield President Donald Trump from civil lawsuits related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol incident. In court filings made late Thursday, government lawyers urged U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta to replace Trump as a defendant in the litigation, proposing that the U.S. government take his place for certain claims. The department argued that Trump was "acting within the scope of his office or employment" at the time of the events.
The lawsuits were filed by police officers and Democratic lawmakers who sought damages from Trump for the actions of his supporters during the Capitol breach, which occurred as Congress was set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. The supporters of Trump stormed the Capitol after he made statements regarding the legitimacy of the election.
The Justice Department cited a federal law stating that when federal employees are sued in their official capacity, the U.S. government is typically the defendant, which in this case, applies to claims made under D.C. local laws. This new legal move follows the department's prior position during President Biden’s administration, where the Justice Department had ruled differently in a previous criminal case.
Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintains that his actions on January 6 were within the scope of his presidential duties. His legal team has argued that he should be granted immunity as he was acting in his official capacity as President during that time.
The plaintiffs in the case, which include police officers and lawmakers, are seeking to hold Trump accountable. They have urged Judge Mehta to reject Trump’s immunity claim, which remains under review. The case is ongoing, with the judge yet to issue a decision on this matter.
The outcome of this case could have broader implications for presidential immunity, particularly regarding actions taken by the president in relation to his duties while in office.
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