Trump isn’t immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says - AP News

A federal judge ruled that President Trump cannot claim immunity from civil lawsuits alleging his January 6 rally speech incited the Capitol riot. The decision allows civil plaintiffs to proceed with claims that Trump's rhetoric directly caused them harm during the breach. Trump had argued that as president, he was immune from such litigation—a claim the court rejected on the grounds that immunity does not extend to a president's unofficial conduct or campaign speech. The ruling applies specifically to civil damages cases, not criminal proceedings, and affects ongoing lawsuits brought by Capitol riot victims and police officers. The decision could expose Trump to significant liability if plaintiffs prove his speech incited violence that harmed them.