The Georgia House passed a bill to revive a commission with powers to discipline and remove prosecutors, potentially targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the prosecution against former President Donald Trump. The bill, which passed along party lines, removes the requirement for Supreme Court approval and is now headed to the Senate for further debate. Willis has faced scrutiny over allegations of an improper affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired for the case. The commission has sparked intense debate, with Republicans emphasizing the need for accountability and Democrats accusing them of trying to protect Trump from prosecution.
The Georgia House passed a bill to revive a commission with powers to discipline and remove prosecutors, prompting Democratic warnings of targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump. The bill, which removes the requirement for Supreme Court approval, has sparked intense partisan debate, with Republicans arguing for accountability and Democrats accusing them of trying to protect Trump and override the will of Democratic voters. The measure also faces allegations of personal benefit and racism, with Kemp preferring the oversight panel to probe any misconduct accusations against Willis, while Democrats express concerns about the lack of oversight for the commission. This move is part of a broader trend of Republican attempts to control prosecutors nationwide.
The Georgia House passed a bill to revive a commission with powers to discipline and remove prosecutors, sparking Democratic concerns that it aims to disrupt Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Republicans argue the measure is about holding rogue prosecutors accountable, but Democrats see it as an attempt to override the will of voters and interfere with ongoing investigations. The bill removes the requirement for Supreme Court approval and has raised questions about oversight and accountability.
