The suit cites a post-Civil War law designed to combat violence and intimidation by the Ku Klux Klan. Jason Miller, a spokesman for Trump, said the former President did not incite or work to incite riots at the Capitol. "President Trump did not plan, produce or organize the Jan. 6th rally on the Ellipse. President Trump did not incite or conspire to incite any violence at the Capitol on Jan. In addition to Trump and Giuliani, the lawsuit names the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers as defendants.

Source: CNN February 16, 2021 15:02 UTC