In an unsigned order, justices said they have “grave doubts” about their ability to regulate the duties of DAs beyond the practice of law b/c lawmakers hadn’t expressly ordered justices to act.
K. Waiting for next shoe to drop.
Maddow's guest, #GA law prof. Clark Cunningham, predicts the commission's vile, obviously political filing agnst Fani Willis proved how likely this law would be abused, sounding its death knell.
Given enough rope, #GAgop hung itself.
Georgia’s state Supreme Court is refusing to approve rules for a new commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors. The Wednesday ruling means the commission can’t begin operating. Some Republicans in Georgia want the new commission to discipline or remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for indicting former President Donald Trump. Justices say they have “grave doubts” about their ability to regulate the duties of district attorneys beyond the practice of law. One Republican says lawmakers can quickly change the law to address the court’s concerns. Georgia’s law is one of multiple Republican attempts nationwide to control prosecutors. Four Georgia district attorneys are also suing to overturn the law.
#News: Georgia House Republican arrested on drug and theft charges. #Georgia #GAGOP #republicans #USPol #USPolitics
An incoming Georgia state representative has been arrested after investigators said he stole prescription narcotics at the retirement complex he manages.