During a recent court session, Justice Neil Gorsuch raised an important question regarding the civil immunity of former President Trump. He referred to a specific appeals court decision known as Blassingame, which addressed the issue of holding a former president accountable for certain actions in court.
In the Blassingame decision, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that campaign activities should be distinguished from presidential duties in civil lawsuits. This decision is particularly relevant to a case where individuals are suing Trump for allegedly contributing to the harm they experienced during the events of January 6, 2021.
