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politics17 days ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin activist convicted of election fraud for ballot requests aimed at exposing system flaws

A Wisconsin man, Harry Wait, was convicted of two misdemeanor election-fraud counts and one felony identity-theft count for requesting the ballots of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent, as part of his push to expose vulnerabilities in the state's voting system; Wait leads a group that promotes false election claims and has said he would do it again, with sentencing not yet scheduled and potential prison time (up to six years for the felony and up to a year for each misdemeanor).

via NBC News|

#2020election #electionfraud #identitytheft

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Special Counsel Jack Smith Urges SCOTUS to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim in Election Case"

Special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim in the federal 2020 election interference case, arguing that it goes against the principle that no one is above the law. Smith refuted Trump’s assertion of immunity from criminal prosecution, stating that the Framers never endorsed criminal immunity for a former President. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump’s immunity bid later this month, and if ruled in his favor, the federal charges against him could be dismissed.

via New York Post |

#2020election #immunityclaim #jacksmith

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Cheney Counters Johnson's Election Claims as He Continues to Question Biden's Victory"

House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed claims of being an election denier as "nonsense" but did not explicitly acknowledge Biden's victory in the 2020 election, citing constitutional violations during the election process. Despite supporting a lawsuit to overturn the election results, Johnson recognizes Biden as the current president and works with him, referring to the election issues as "water under the bridge." Former Rep. Liz Cheney criticized Johnson in her book for his role in challenging the election results, which Johnson found surprising, claiming Cheney had once considered supporting the effort.

via POLITICO|

##2020election #electiondenial

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

us-politics-legal2 years ago•3 min saved

Trump Faces Legal Rebuffs Over Contempt and Defense Strategies in Election Litigation

Federal prosecutors, led by special counsel Jack Smith, have countered former President Donald Trump's claims that they should be held in contempt of court for filing motions while the case against Trump is paused. Trump's legal team has accused the prosecutors of misconduct for continuing to work on the case, which accuses Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, despite a court-ordered stay. The prosecutors argue that their actions do not violate the court's order and are part of their efforts to ensure a speedy trial. The dispute over Trump's claim of immunity and the timing of the case is ongoing, with implications for whether the trial will proceed before the November election or if it will be tried at all, especially if Trump were to regain the presidency.

via The New York Times|

##2020election #contemptofcourt

politicslegal2 years ago•3 min saved

"New Mexico AG Advises Against Prosecution of GOP Electors, Suggests Legal Reforms"

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stated that under current law, the state's five Republican electors who filed false election certificates claiming Trump won the 2020 election cannot be prosecuted. However, Torrez is recommending legislative changes to prevent and penalize such actions in the future. These recommendations include expanding laws against falsified election documents and creating a new law against falsely acting as a presidential elector. The issue of fake electors has led to criminal charges in other states, with ongoing investigations and indictments.

via POLITICO|

##2020election #electionsecurity

legalpolitical-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"New Mexico AG Declares No Charges for Fake Electors"

New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the group of "fake electors" who falsely claimed Trump won the state in the 2020 election will not face criminal charges due to limitations in current state law. The AG's office conducted an investigation and issued a report recommending legislative changes to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fake elector scheme occurred in multiple states, with varying legal outcomes, and was part of an effort to overturn the election results, which was ultimately unsuccessful.

via The Hill|

##2020election #electionlaw

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"Legal Experts Challenge Trump's Presidential Immunity Assertions Amidst Biden Accusations"

Donald Trump's legal team is set to submit final written arguments to a federal appeals court, claiming he is immune from prosecution regarding charges over the 2020 presidential election. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 9. Meanwhile, Trump is gaining support among young and Hispanic voters, potentially challenging Biden in the 2024 race. Trump also plans to counter-program the CNN Iowa debate with a Fox News town hall. Other news includes Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's grievances with CNN and decisions by Colorado and Maine to remove Trump from the ballot, which are likely to face Supreme Court challenges.

via The Independent|

##2020election #donaldtrump

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"American Democracy Braces for Future Hurdles After Passing Recent Stress Tests"

American democracy has shown resilience in the face of challenges since the 2020 election, with the constitutional system blocking former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the election results. Despite concerns, the 2022 midterms went smoothly, and voters rejected candidates who supported election falsehoods. However, Trump's 2024 campaign raises new concerns, as he continues to promote baseless claims of a stolen election and hints at authoritarian governance. Recent legislative changes and election outcomes in key states have made it more difficult for any attempt to overturn a future election loss, but the upcoming 2024 election remains a significant test for the strength of American democratic institutions.

via ABC News|

##2020election #2024election

politicslegal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Jack Smith Challenges Trump's Presidential Immunity in Court Filings and Appeals"

Special counsel Jack Smith filed a brief opposing Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity regarding actions taken to overturn the 2020 election results. The brief argues that the Constitution does not grant presidents the power to commit crimes to stay in office and that Trump's acquittal by the Senate does not protect him from criminal liability. The filing comes as Trump faces four criminal indictments, and a three-judge panel is set to hear arguments on the matter on January 9. Earlier, the Supreme Court declined to expedite a ruling on Trump's immunity claim.

via Rolling Stone|

##2020election #criminalprosecution