Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit

August 3, 2026 / 7:52 PM EDT / CBS News

Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit

TL;DR

  • The Justice Department filed to dismiss a class action lawsuit by Jan. 6 defendants.
  • The lawsuit claims excessive police force caused injuries on Jan. 6, 2021.
  • The DOJ argues the claims are prohibited due to expired statute of limitations.
  • Plaintiffs had until Jan. 6, 2023, to file suit under the FTCA.
  • The earliest claim submitted was dated July 29, 2025.
  • The department stated that some submitted forms were incomplete or lacked signatures and documentation.