The Justice Department Says Trump Does Not Have Absolute Immunity From Civil Liability

The Justice Department says police officers and members of Congress can sue former President Trump for his role in allegedly inciting violence on January 6. In a court filing attorneys for the DOJ wrote Trump does not have absolute immunity from civil lawsuits related to the Capitol riot. An appeals court asked for the DOJ's opinion after Trump claimed immunity to several lawsuits filed by two Capitol police officers and 11 members of Congress. The DOJ argues presidential duties quote do not include incitement of imminent private violence.