The problem of Trump’s immunity in cases of congressional raids

In its brief to the appeals court, the ministry argued that Trump should not seek to be exempted from the lawsuits brought against him by the congressional raid by citing his immunity.

The Justice Department’s position has been that Trump cannot include words that incite violence in a president’s speech after he appealed a lower court ruling that he could not justify “White House immunity” in the current cases.

“No part of the official responsibilities of a president includes incitement to violence,” the ministry said in its report.

The ministry also emphasized that it did not express any opinion on the possible criminal responsibility of any person for the events of January 6, 2021 or actions related to these events.

The criminal cases against Trump were brought by Democratic members of the House of Representatives and capitol police officers.

While the 1982 US Supreme Court ruling made it clear that presidents are absolutely immune from civil damages resulting from their official actions, it is still unclear to courts when presidents’ speeches become legal. official actions. (AA)