A federal judge has certified for appellate review whether President Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 tweet about the Capitol riot was protected by presidential immunity.U.S.District Judge Amit Mehta initially ruled the tweet was an official act and immune from civil liability under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.

However, the judge acknowledged the tweet 'arguably poured gasoline on the fire' but maintained that any presidential action, even if controversial, becomes official if it occurs after receiving official advice.Plaintiffs, including former Rep.Barbara Lee, argue the tweet was a conspiratorial act to block Congress from certifying the 2020 election results.The case involves allegations of coordination with Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys, and the Oath Keepers.The deadline to file an appeal with the D.C.Circuit Court of Appeals is August 5, with the opening brief due by August 10.

The ruling allows the plaintiffs to challenge the immunity claim without waiting for the full case to conclude, highlighting the legal and political implications of the president's actions during the riot.