Immunity

"Miami’s Political Turmoil: Judge’s Ruling Sparks Debate Over Legislative Immunity in Corruption Case"

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Miami, Fla. — A significant civil racketeering case in Miami-Dade County continues to unfold as Circuit Court Judge Mavel Ruiz confirmed that sufficient evidence exists for a jury to determine if former Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla and his associates attempted to extort lobbyist Manny Prieguez. The alleged scheme centered on the upcoming vote concerning a marina redevelopment project. However, Judge Ruiz also dismissed Diaz de la Portilla from Prieguez’s lawsuit, citing the politician’s legislative immunity as a reason. The judge ruled that the actions in question fell within the scope of … Read more

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Immunity, Leaving Families of Oxford Shooting Victims Devastated and Seeking Accountability

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LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has decided not to hear a civil lawsuit brought by parents of victims from the tragic Oxford High School shooting in 2021. The decision has left many parents grappling with disbelief and despair over the court’s ruling. The lawsuit sought to hold the Oxford Community Schools district and its personnel accountable for the deaths of four students: Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling. In September, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling granting the district and its employees governmental immunity, effectively barring the … Read more

Milwaukee Judge Fights Federal Indictment Claiming Immunity in Controversial Immigration Case

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MILWAUKEE — Attorneys representing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are pursuing a motion to dismiss a federal indictment against her, arguing she holds immunity from prosecution for her official actions. This legal strategy is anchored in a Supreme Court ruling concerning presidential immunity. Dugan faces two federal charges, including concealing a person from arrest and obstructing proceedings before a U.S. agency. A federal grand jury indicted her on Tuesday, leading to a brief court appearance on Thursday, where her counsel entered a not guilty plea. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries presided over the … Read more

Amid Controversy, Trump Receives No-Sentence Verdict Due to Presidential Immunity as He Prepares for Second Term

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NEW YORK — In a groundbreaking legal decision on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump was granted an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case that stemmed from payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This decision came despite Trump’s conviction by a jury in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, aimed at influencing the 2016 presidential election. Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over the case, cited the principle of presidential immunity, which will apply to Trump beginning Jan. 20, as the rationale behind the sentence. This principle allows him to avoid … Read more