Mark Meadows’ lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to review his request to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court. Meadows, who was White House Chief of Staff under former President Donald Trump, argues that he should be immune from the charges.
In their filing, Meadows’ lawyers stressed the importance of a federal court for resolving issues related to the duties of a high-ranking federal official. They noted a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted Trump some immunity in a similar case.
Last year, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that Meadows’ case should remain in state court, stating that the federal statute allowing for the removal of state cases to federal court did not apply to former officials and that Meadows’ actions were unrelated to his official duties.
Since that ruling, Meadows has had several extensions to appeal to the Supreme Court. Recently, the high court ruled that Trump had “presumptive” immunity for certain presidential actions, which Meadows’ lawyers argue should also apply to him.
They contend that immunity protections for former officials are crucial for ensuring that current and future officials can perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions. Meadows has requested that if the Supreme Court does not fully review his case, it should at least overturn the 11th Circuit’s decision and send the case back for reconsideration.
The Georgia case is currently stalled while an appeals court examines ethics complaints against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, which will not be resolved before the upcoming election.
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