April 2, 2026

The 79-page ruling, years in the making, follows numerous efforts by Trump to scuttle the lawsuit by claiming he is protected by presidential immunity from liability for his actions on the day of the Capitol Riot and in the weeks leading up to that event.

But the decision also portends years of additional litigation and appeals, likely ensuring that Trump will be contending with the lawsuits for the remainder of his presidency.

TRUMP'S IMMUNITY CLAIMS SHATTERED: Judge Mehta rules former president can be sued over Jan. 6 actions, slamming door on presidential immunity defense yet opening years of grueling litigation — a legal battle that could drag through his entire presidency. While some official acts remain shielded, the bombshell call to Georgia election officials is branded blatant political interference. Trump’s team shrugs off the ruling as partisan "witch hoaxes" and vows to keep fighting, but if the decision stands, a federal trial looms possibly as far out as 2028. Accountability for the Capitol riot inches closer, but the war in court is far from over.

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