"Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions Against Pro-Trump Lawyers in 2020 Election Lawsuits"

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell and other Trump-allied lawyers over $150,000 in sanctions they were ordered to pay for a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Michigan. The sanctions were upheld, with the money owed to the state and Detroit for their defense costs. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson welcomed the decision, emphasizing the message it sends for future accountability. Powell had previously pleaded guilty to state criminal charges in Georgia related to her efforts to overturn Trump's loss in the state.