Trump Fans Suing Cops Over 2016 Rally Lose Bid for Class Action

Donald Trump fans who accuse police of not protecting them at a 2016 presidential campaign rally that turned violent failed to convince a judge that their case should proceed as a class action.

The 20 rally-goers who brought civil rights claims against San Jose, California, and a handful of police officers sought to represent thousands of others who they allege were put in danger at the event. On Tuesday, a federal judge declined to expand the case.

People who came to downtown San Jose in June 2016 to support the Republican candidate complained of being punched, chased and harassed -- ...