Donald Trump and the Proud Boys Still Must be Held Accountable for January 6

by Press | Jan 6, 2025 | Press Releases

Washington, DC — In 2021, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of U.S. Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol during the insurrection on January 6th of that year. The ongoing lawsuit...

As Three-Year Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection Approaches, Federal Appeals Court Rules that Trump Does Not Have Immunity from Civil Rights Suit Brought by U.S. Capitol Police Officers

by Press | Jan 5, 2024 | Press Releases

Washington —The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law lawsuit, Smith v. Trump, filed on behalf of a group of Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and his campaign, can proceed because the former president is not entitled to...

Trump Indicted for Attempting to Overturn 2020 Election

by Press | Aug 1, 2023 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on four counts tied to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. This indictment has undeniable parallels to a federal civil rights lawsuit the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law...

Court Rules January 6 Lawsuit Smith v. Trump Will Move Forward, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement

by Press | Jan 27, 2023 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – The largest civil lawsuit regarding the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will move forward against former President Trump, his presidential campaign, and over 20 other defendants, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, a federal judge...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Issues Statement on U.S House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack’s Criminal Referrals

by Press | Dec 19, 2022 | Press Releases

WASHINGTON – President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Damon Hewitt, issued the statement below following the Select Committee on the January 6 Attack’s decision to recommend criminal charges against...