Federal Judge Rules Trump Lacks Civil Immunity for January 6 Speech After Rally Incitement

Donald Trump lacks civil immunity for his January 6 rally speech according to a new ruling by Amit Mehta.The judge found that the Ellipse remarks plausibly incited the Capitol riot and are not protected by the First Amendment.This decision differentiates between official presidential duties and private campaign conduct like the rally event.Bennie Thompson and Capitol police officers may now proceed with their lawsuits despite previous clemency orders.
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