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Morning Digest: Georgia Democrats unexpectedly land strong challenger for state Supreme Court race

The Morning Digest is compiled by David Nir, Jeff Singer, and Stephen Wolf, with additional contributions from the Daily Kos Elections team. Subscribe to The Downballot, our weekly podcast Leading Off ● GA Supreme Court: Former Democratic Rep. John...

Georgia Supreme Court ruling prevents GOP-backed commission from beginning to discipline prosecutors

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.

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block State Election Investigation - Political IQ

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a bid by former President Trump to block his potential prosecution in Fulton County.