2nd Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing in Carroll-Trump Westfall Act FightMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe 2nd Circuit's en banc denial in Carroll v. Trump clears the path for a Supreme Court petition on whether the Westfall Act shields a president from personal defamation liability.
2nd Circuit Stays $83 Million Carroll Judgment Pending Supreme Court ReviewMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe 2nd Circuit paused Trump's $83 million Carroll defamation payment pending a Supreme Court petition, conditioning the stay on a $7.46 million bond increase.
Trump Seeks 2nd Circuit Stay in Carroll Defamation Case Ahead of SCOTUS PetitionMay 18, 2026Legal NewsTrump asked the 2nd Circuit on May 6 to stay its en banc denial in the Carroll defamation case, citing Westfall Act and immunity grounds ahead of a SCOTUS petition.