3 court opinions authored by Judge Tatel Circuit Judge. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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...
D.C. Circuit Vacates FERC Pipeline Approval Over Environmental Review
Sierra Club v. FERC, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The D.C. Circuit reviewed FERC's approval of a natural gas pipeline expansion, focusing on the agenc...
Court: Trump not immune from defamation suit for alleged private torts
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...