Appeals Court Agrees To Rehear Trump Emoluments Lawsuit

The transcript discusses a lawsuit against President Trump, alleging illegal profits from his Washington DC hotel. The case, filed by Maryland and DC attorneys general, focuses on the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits U.S. officials from accepting foreign payments. Initially allowed to proceed by a federal judge, the case was later dismissed by an appeals court due to lack of standing. However, a full court will now rehear the case, with oral arguments set for December 12th.

Who filed the lawsuit against President Trump regarding his hotel profits?

• The Department of Justice

• The U.S. Congress

• The attorneys general from Maryland and the District of Columbia

• The Supreme Court

What does the Emoluments Clause in the U.S. Constitution prohibit?

• U.S. officials from holding dual citizenship

• U.S. officials from running private businesses

• U.S. officials from serving more than two terms

• U.S. officials from accepting payments or gifts from foreign governments

What was the initial decision of the federal judge regarding the lawsuit?

• The lawsuit was postponed indefinitely

• The lawsuit was dismissed

• The lawsuit could move forward

• The lawsuit was settled out of court

What was the outcome of the 3-judge panel's review of the case?

• They upheld the federal judge's decision

• They overturned the federal judge's decision

• They dismissed the case entirely

• They referred the case to the Supreme Court

When are the oral arguments for the case scheduled?

• January 10th

• February 20th

• November 15th

• December 12th