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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAdam Schiff on Lawrence tonight asked the question if the DA in Georgia can call a grand jury
against trump for his interference in the Georgia presidential election, why isnt AG Garland doing this?
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Adam Schiff on Lawrence tonight asked the question if the DA in Georgia can call a grand jury (Original Post)
JohnSJ
Jan 2022
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It is more than state law, it impacts the presidential election. The SC had no problem taking the
JohnSJ
Jan 2022
#2
Just asking the question. Federal jurisdiction can be pretty difficult to sort
Ocelot II
Jan 2022
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Ocelot II
(115,836 posts)1. Because it was a violation of state law? Can there be federal jurisdiction
over a violation of a state election statute?
JohnSJ
(92,382 posts)2. It is more than state law, it impacts the presidential election. The SC had no problem taking the
bush v Gore
What about the fake electors, etc. is that only under the providence of the respective state law?
Ocelot II
(115,836 posts)4. Just asking the question. Federal jurisdiction can be pretty difficult to sort
and I don't know the answer.
JohnSJ
(92,382 posts)6. I am sure others will weigh in. Thanks
gab13by13
(21,402 posts)5. It's both a state crime and a federal crime,
Everyone thinks it's a no brainer because of the audio, not so. The prosecution has to prove intent, has to prove that Trump knew he lost the election in Georgia.