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Judge Rules Trump Cannot Claim Immunity in Jan. 6 Case
4/21/2026
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- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump cannot claim presidential immunity to avoid liability for his Jan. 6 speech.
- Mehta ordered Trump to explain why discovery should not proceed against him by April 29, 2026.
- An earlier ruling found Jan. 6 actions were not immune.
- The plaintiffs must respond by May 8, 2026.
- Trump has until May 15, 2026 to reply.
