Explore 5 court opinions on Presidential Immunity From Civil Suits. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Former President Trump
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 ...
Ninth Circuit: Ex-President Not Immune from Defamation Suits for Official Acts
Newsom v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether former President Trump could be sued for allege...
Ninth Circuit: Trump not immune from Jan 6th civil liability suit
State of Washington v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether former President Trump could be sued...
Court Denies Private Right of Action to Compel Presidential Records Release
J.G.G. v. Donald J. Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, J.G.G., sought to compel the former President to disclose records related to hi...
Former President Not Immune from Personal Defamation Lawsuit
J.G.G. v. Donal Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the former President could be sued in his personal capacity for...