Federal appeals court: Trump can be sued in Jan. 6 civil cases

Facing multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits from police officers, Donald Trump has claimed "absolute immunity." A federal appeals court didn't buy it.

Friday, December 01, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Federal appeals court: Trump can be sued in Jan. 6 civil cases Federal appeals court: Trump can be sued in Jan. 6 civil cases Facing multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits from police officers, Donald Trump has claimed "absolute immunity." A federal appeals court didn't buy it. MORE Third time's the charm: House expels GOP's George Santos After an investigation by the House Ethics Committee that accused him of pocketing campaign funds, the House voted to expel Republican representative George Santos. MORE Third time's the charm: House expels GOP's George Santos After an investigation by the House Ethics Committee that accused him of pocketing campaign funds, the House voted to expel Republican representative George Santos. MORE Trump amplifies call for prosecuting Jan. 6 police officers Donald Trump has occasionally positioned himself as a fierce critic of law enforcement. This week, however, the Republican raised the rhetorical ante. MORE Trump amplifies call for prosecuting Jan. 6 police officers Donald Trump has occasionally positioned himself as a fierce critic of law enforcement. This week, however, the Republican raised the rhetorical ante. MORE The problem(s) with Trump's offensive against a judge's wife Donald Trump thought it'd be a good idea to go after a judge's wife online this week. There are all kinds of problems with this, some less obvious than others. MORE The problem(s) with Trump's offensive against a judge's wife Donald Trump thought it'd be a good idea to go after a judge's wife online this week. There are all kinds of problems with this, some less obvious than others. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Rep. Perry's central role in Trump's election scheme exposed by 'clerical error' Coveted Latino voters get familiar ally in fight against disinformation On possible misconduct, GOP's Comer worries about the wrong party Why it matters that another state has embraced Medicaid expansion   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER