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In an interesting turn of events, Mark Meadows, former chief of staff for Donald Trump, has filed a motion of removal for the indictment against him and 17 other co-defendants in Fulton County. Meadows is seeking to have the charges moved to federal court and ultimately dismissed. To avoid arrest, Meadows has made a request to the court to permit removal without a hearing before the upcoming hearing on removal.
Fani Willis is unhinged.
These are reasonable requests from Mark Meadows’ attorney. https://t.co/OGRSHM9jKF
— House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) August 22, 2023
Meadows’ urgency was sparked by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ refusal to grant his request to delay his arrest until the federal hearing takes place. Willis has maintained that Meadows is no different from any other criminal defendant and has firmly stated that no extensions will be granted. Meadows now finds himself in a race against the clock as Willis plans to file warrants against him on Friday. He has appealed to the court to intervene and protect him from arrest and allow for prompt consideration of removal.
Meadows’ filing relies on the Supremacy Clause, which protects federal officials from being arrested and brought to trial in a state court. He cites the Tennessee v. Davis case to support his argument. Other co-defendants have also requested relief from U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones, according to the POLITICO story, including former Georgia GOP Chair David Shafer and former Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark. Interestingly, former President Trump has not yet tried to remove his case to federal court but is expected to do so. He has announced plans to turn himself in on Thursday, just before the Friday deadline.
It seems that those who are delighted about the indictment have found humor in the way Willis signs her emails, “Yours in Service,” which is currently trending. Meadows’ filing emphasizes Willis’ refusal to grant any requests, even when it comes down to a difference of one business day. The House Judiciary GOP argues that Meadows’ attorney has made reasonable requests, while calling Willis “unhinged.”
As a conservative news writer, it is clear that Mark Meadows is facing mounting challenges in his legal battle. It is concerning that the Fulton County District Attorney has shown a disregard for his requests and a lack of understanding of the protections afforded to federal officials. Meadows should be given the same courtesy as any other criminal defendant and allowed the opportunity to present his case in federal court. The fact that other co-defendants are also seeking relief highlights the questionable nature of these charges. Only time will tell how this legal battle will unfold, but Meadows deserves a fair and impartial hearing.
