Judicial Watch Fights DOJ Attempt to Move Ashli Babbitt Lawsuit to Washington

DOJ wants to move the $30 million wrongful-death case from San Diego, but Aaron Babbitt’s attorney says the law gives deference to his client.

Paramedics rush a mortally wounded Ashli Babbitt to the rescue squad just after 3 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021. Steve Baker/Special to The Epoch Times

Attorneys for the estate of Ashli Babbitt have filed opposition to an attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to move a $30 million wrongful-death lawsuit brought by her widower from San Diego federal court to Washington.

The DOJ filed a motion for change of venue in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, where Aaron Babbitt filed suit in January for the shooting death of Ms. Babbitt, 35, by Lt. Michael Byrd at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.