Appellate Court Questions Mark Meadows' Bid to Relocate Georgia Election Subversion Trial

A federal appeals court expressed skepticism over former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to move his Georgia election interference criminal case to federal court. Meadows' attorney argued that the charges against him were part of his role as a federal official, but the judges raised concerns about the applicability of federal immunity to state crimes and the potential chilling effect on future federal officials. No ruling was made, and both sides have the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. Meadows is accused of violating Georgia's RICO law and attempting to solicit the Georgia Secretary of State to overturn the 2020 election results. The trial is scheduled to begin in early August 2024.