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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...
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...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Detainee's Claims Against Former President Trump
Thakur v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a ...
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 employee not immune for accessing/disclosing confidential data
State ex rel. Koger Kidd v. Earley, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding th...
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 ...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Trump on Immunity Grounds
Valame v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by a forme...
KY Court of Appeals: State Board overstepped authority in superintendent hiring dispute
Floyd County Board of Education v. Judy Howell, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns the Kentucky Board of Education's ("Boa...
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...
D.C. Circuit: Trump Not Immune from Defamation Claims for Pre-Presidency Statements
Lisa Cook v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether former President Donald Trump is immune from civil liability f...
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...
Fourth Circuit Affirms School Board's Summary Judgment Against Teacher's Claims
Sage Blair v. Appomattox County School Board, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Prosecutorial Immunity in Civil Rights Case
Khatibi v. Hawkins, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant, a...
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...
Supreme Court: Ex-Presidents Not Immune for Official Acts
Trump v. J. G. G., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 7, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether a former President could be sued for action...