Judge questions Trump's claims of 'absolute immunity' in Capitol riot lawsuits

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Federal judge questions Trump’s immunity claims in Capitol riot lawsuits

against him "directly contravene the absolute immunity conveyed on the President by the Constitution as a key principle of separation of powers."

Mehta expressed skepticism about Trump's immunity claims could be extended to telling supporters at a rally ahead of the insurrection to "fight like hell" ahead of the march, according to Law360.Mehta was hearing oral arguments in relation to lawsuits brought by Democratic lawmakers and two U.S. Capitol police officers against Trump and other defendants, including Donald Trump Jr.

Mehta also asked what he should do "about the fact the President didn't denounce the conduct immediately," questioning whether "from a plausibility standpoint," that this meant Trump "plausibly agreed with the conduct of the people inside the Capitol that day?,"

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