D.C. Circuit: Trump's presidential immunity doesn't cover private conduct
cadc · 2026-04-14 · Affirmed · Impact: 75/100
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...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Trump on Immunity Grounds
ca9 · 2025-11-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
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...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim on Statute of Limitations and Opinion Grounds
ca8 · 2025-07-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Jacqueline Pilot v. Sean Duffy, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brough...