Georgia Governor Kemp Signs Bills Impacting Local Prosecutors and State Budget
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill that creates an oversight commission with the power to remove local prosecutors and district attorneys from their jobs. The measure has been criticized by Democrats, including Atlanta-area DA Fani Willis, who is considering charges against former President Donald Trump. The new commission will consist of eight members and convene by July 1. Democrats have expressed concerns that commissioners could misuse their authority to punish or remove local prosecutors unnecessarily.