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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Election Certification Battles: Officials Face Off Against Resistance

Election officials in battleground states are preparing for potential attempts by Trump allies to block local election certification if he loses. They warn of legal and criminal consequences for county officials who disrupt the process. States like Michigan and Arizona have drafted legal filings and are ready to take immediate court action to ensure certification. This preparation comes amid fears of a repeat of past incidents where counties delayed certification under pressure from Trump. Officials emphasize that certification is a mandatory duty, not discretionary.

via POLITICO|

#battlegroundstates #electioncertification #electionofficials

politics-legal2 years ago•14 min saved

"Federal Judge to Rule on Constitutionality of Georgia's Election System Amid Security Trial"

Allies of former President Donald Trump, including MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, are attempting to use a federal case in Georgia concerning election security to support the baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen. The case, Curling v. Raffensperger, involves plaintiffs arguing that Georgia's voting machines are vulnerable to security risks, a claim backed by cybersecurity experts. While the plaintiffs do not allege that these vulnerabilities were exploited in past elections, Trump allies are poised to use any ruling affirming these vulnerabilities to cast doubt on election integrity. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defends the machines' security, and the trial is expected to last several weeks, with potential implications for the 2024 election cycle.

via The Washington Post|

##2020election #electionintegrity

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tracking Trump's Inner Circle: A Three-Year Post-Jan. 6 Update"

Three years post-Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Trump's allies like Rudy Giuliani face legal challenges, with Giuliani filing for bankruptcy and facing indictment in Georgia. Stephen Miller remains a close advisor to Trump, while former aides like Cassidy Hutchinson speak out against the administration. Key Republicans like Kevin McCarthy and Mike Johnson have seen their political fortunes shift, with McCarthy resigning after a failed speakership bid. Mike Pence's presidential aspirations suffered due to his actions on Jan. 6, highlighting the ongoing impact of the riot on the political landscape and the Republican Party.

via POLITICO|

##jan6aftermath #legalscrutiny

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trump Loyalists Linked to Capitol Riot Spearhead Biden Impeachment Efforts"

A report by the Congressional Integrity Project claims that the same Trump allies who were involved in the January 6 insurrection are now leading an impeachment effort against President Joe Biden, labeling it a continuation of the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Key figures like Mike Johnson, Jim Jordan, and James Comer, who have supported Trump's election fraud claims, are pushing for Biden's impeachment based on unproven allegations of influence-peddling. The report suggests this effort is not just a political stunt but a persistent attempt to undermine the democratic process and aid Trump's potential return to the White House in 2024.

via The Guardian US|

##congressionalintegrityproject #impeachment