A judge denied Mark Meadows’ request to move his Arizona election case to federal court, ruling that his actions, related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 election, were not part of his official duties as Trump’s chief of staff. Meadows argued for immunity under the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause, but prosecutors said his efforts, including involvement in submitting fake electors, fell outside his role.
Meadows had tried a similar strategy last year in Georgia but was also unsuccessful. His attorneys are seeking dismissal of the Arizona charges, which include forgery and conspiracy. Meadows has pleaded not guilty.
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