Donald Trump won't appeal immunity ruling in Jan. 6 civil lawsuits

Former president Donald Trump (R) has decided not to appeal a federal appeals court ruling against his immunity claim in Jan. 6 civil lawsuits. Several members of Congress and Capitol Police officers are suing over the violent pro-Trump mob's Capitol insurrection. File Pool Photo by Brendan McDermid/UPI | License Photo

Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Donald Trump and his legal team have decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court a decision that ruled he has no immunity defense in civil lawsuits.

The move allows Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection civil suits against him to proceed without delay.

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The ruling also means he could be held liable what pro-Trump rioters did during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The former president let the Thursday deadline for appealing the civil immunity pass without filing an appeal.

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