Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' Racketeering Case Set for Federal Appeal
U.S. District Judge Rejects Meadows' Request to Transfer State Court Case
Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has filed an appeal to the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge rejected his request to move his criminal case from state court to federal court. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg Jones of the Northern District of Georgia ruled last week that Meadows' arguments for a federal court hearing were not convincing.
Meadows Accused of Racketeering in Georgia Election Interference Probe
Meadows is facing a racketeering lawsuit in Georgia stemming from allegations that he attempted to interfere in the state's 2020 election. The lawsuit alleges that Meadows conspired with other Trump allies to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the election results.
Meadows has argued that his actions were protected by federal immunity as a White House official. However, Judge Jones rejected this argument, stating that Meadows' alleged actions fell outside the scope of his official duties.
Federal Appeal to Consider Constitutional Arguments
In his appeal, Meadows' attorneys are expected to argue that the district court's ruling violates his constitutional rights, particularly the Supremacy Clause, which establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, will now consider Meadows' arguments and decide whether to grant his request for a federal hearing.
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