Share this @internewscast.com

Donald Trump plans to ask the Supreme Court to hear his claim that presidential immunity should shield him from civil suits related to the Jan. 6 riot, his attorneys said in a court filing Monday.

A federal appeals court last month ruled that the former president was not automatically entitled to immunity from a civil lawsuit seeking to hold him responsible for “physical and emotional injuries” sustained by two U.S. Capitol Police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Trump’s filing on Monday requested that the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C., wait before sending the case back to the lower court in order to give him time to appeal to the Supreme Court. The filing asks the court to wait until Feb. 15, and said the plaintiffs agreed to the delay.

“This is an extraordinary question of law—concerning a question of absolute presidential immunity from civil liability for the actions of a former president during his term in office—that must be resolved before this case, and several other cases revolving around the same question of law, can be resolved,” the filing said.

Trump has argued that any actions he took on Jan. 6 fall under the scope of his responsibilities as president, thereby granting him immunity from civil liability. The appeals court rejected that claim, ruling that his actions were taken in an unofficial capacity as a candidate, but left the door open for him to prove otherwise at trial if the case proceeded.

Monday’s motion was filed one day before Trump’s lawyers are set to argue before the same appeals court in Washington, D.C., that presidential immunity should protect him from criminal liability in special counsel’s Jack Smith’s case alleging he illegally tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty in the case, is expected to attend the arguments in person.

Trump has also sought to use presidential immunity to protect a civil suit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll that’s slated to go to trial next week.

A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York rejected his bid last month, finding Trump had waited too long — three years —to raise the defense in the defamation case.

Trump then asked for the entire court to rehear the case, a request the 2nd Circuit denied on Monday.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Oscar-nominated 'The Devil Is Busy' looks at women's reproductive rights

Oscar-Nominated Film ‘The Devil Is Busy’ Explores Women’s Reproductive Rights

LOS ANGELES — One of this year’s contenders for the Oscar in…
While UN Issues mixed signals, Witkoff exposes Iran's nuclear evasion ‘pride’

UN Sends Mixed Messages as Witkoff Unveils Iran’s ‘Prideful’ Nuclear Evasion

Steve Witkoff’s revelations about his discussions with Iran and their bold claims…
At least 6 killed from destructive tornadoes as severe weather outbreak devastates America's Heartland

Destructive Tornadoes Claim Lives and Wreak Havoc Across America’s Heartland

A violent weather system wreaked havoc across the Plains and Midwest on…
Gavin Newsom schmoozes Dem heavyweights at Jesse Jackson memorial

Gavin Newsom Connects with Top Democrats at Jesse Jackson Memorial Event

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to transform a solemn occasion into a…
Chateau Marmont chaos as roof parts plunge towards celeb diners including Sacha Baron Cohen

Roof Mishap at Chateau Marmont Alarms Celebrity Guests, Including Sacha Baron Cohen

A dramatic scene unfolded at the star-studded Chateau Marmont on Saturday when…
AOC, Omar and other ‘Squad’ reps among the 53 House Dems that voted against reaffirming Iran as a terror sponsor

AOC, Omar, and Fellow ‘Squad’ Members Join 53 House Democrats in Opposing Resolution to Reaffirm Iran as a Terror Sponsor

This week, a notable division emerged among House Democrats as Representatives Alexandria…
Illegal Alien Human Smuggling Boss Faces Life in Prison

Major Human Smuggling Leader Could Receive Life Sentence

A significant figure in a human smuggling network operating in the Los…
Anti-regime protester attacked at deluded NYC vigil for Khamenei

Protester Assaulted at Controversial NYC Vigil Supporting Khamenei

In a tense confrontation at a subdued Manhattan gathering commemorating the late…
Plane involved in deadly crash in Maine spent too much time on the runway after deicing, preliminary NTSB report says

NTSB Preliminary Report Indicates Prolonged Runway Time Post-Deicing in Fatal Maine Plane Crash

PORTLAND, Maine — A private jet crash that claimed the lives of…
'Tax the Middle-Class?' Mamdani’s DSA pals want to up NYC taxes for more than the ultra-rich

NYC Tax Proposal: DSA Pushes for Middle-Class Inclusion in Tax Reforms

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have long championed their “Tax the…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama use Jesse Jackson funeral to unload on Trump

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama Address Trump Criticisms During Eulogy at Jesse Jackson’s Funeral

While President Trump was absent from the high-profile memorial service for the…
Oscars red carpet: What it takes for celebrities to get picture perfect for Hollywood's Biggest Night

Behind the Glam: How Celebrities Achieve Red Carpet Perfection for Hollywood’s Biggest Night at the Oscars

The Oscars represent a glamorous fusion of cinema and style, where talent…