Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows faced a setback in his defense against 2020 election interference charges in Georgia when the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to transfer his case from state court to federal court. The court ruled that Meadows, who argued he should be able to claim immunity from prosecution as a federal officer, was no longer a federal official at the time of the alleged actions. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also determined that the events related to the case were not part of Meadows’ official duties.
Meadows is one of 18 defendants in the Georgia election interference case, which includes former President Donald Trump. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from their efforts to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election. Despite the setback in transferring the case to federal court, Meadows will continue to defend himself in the state court system.
The ruling is a blow to Meadows’ defense strategy and indicates a difficult legal battle ahead. The case has brought national attention due to its connection to the contentious 2020 election and efforts to undermine its results. As the legal proceedings continue, Meadows and the other defendants will have to navigate the complexities of the state court system, further complicating their defense strategies.
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