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Proud Boys Face $100M Lawsuit Amid Legal Turmoil

6/13/2025

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The Proud Boys, spearheaded by Enrique Tarrio, are entangled in a daunting $100 million lawsuit that grapples with complex legal hurdles. Their assertions of constitutional breaches hinge on the contentious Bivens doctrine and the Federal Torts Claim Act. Trump's pardons add layers of difficulty for the DOJ, raising fears of costly settlements that could strain taxpayers and inadvertently endorse violent uprisings.

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Story summary

The Proud Boys, spearheaded by Enrique Tarrio, are entangled in a daunting $100 million lawsuit that grapples with complex legal hurdles. Their assertions of constitutional breaches hinge on the contentious Bivens doctrine and the Federal Torts Claim Act. Trump's pardons add layers of difficulty for the DOJ, raising fears of costly settlements that could strain taxpayers and inadvertently endorse violent uprisings.