Browse 9 scope of official duties cases decided by D.C. Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
D.C. Circuit: Trump's presidential immunity doesn't cover private conduct
In re: Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a defamation l...
Former President Trump's defamation suit immunity claims rejected
In re: Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a defamat...
Former President Trump's defamation suit immunity claims rejected
In re: Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a defa...
Former President Trump Immune from Personal Lawsuit for Official Acts
Gwynne A. Wilcox v. Donald J. Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether former President Donald Trump could be sued ...
Former President Trump Not Granted Absolute Immunity in Defamation Lawsuit
Lisa Cook v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to absolute immunity...
Presidential Immunity Shields Trump from Defamation Lawsuit
Lisa Cook v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in this case involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sue...
Trump's Statements Protected by Absolute Immunity, Court Rules
Rebecca Slaughter v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sued for ...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Trump Over COVID-19 Statements
Global Health Council v. Donald J. Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought...
Trump immune from defamation suit for official statements
Susan Grundmann v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sued in his pers...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 scope of official duties cases from D.C. Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Affirmed: 1, Defendant Win: 7, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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