Following the filing of a lawsuit against former President Trump over Georgia’s 2020 election results, attorney Jack Smith submitted a motion to dismiss the case. Smith argues that the court lacks jurisdiction, as the plaintiffs, including a Georgia voter and the state’s Democratic Party, do not have legal standing. He also claims the case fails to state a claim for relief and is barred by Georgia’s statute of limitations. The plaintiffs allege that Trump’s actions “constituted tortious interference with the election process” and seek compensatory, nominal, and punitive damages. The court will now consider the motion to dismiss.
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AZ Judge Recuses Himself From ‘Fake Electors’ Case After Emails Surface Demanding Judges Defend Kamala
An Arizona judge has recused himself from a case involving the state’s “fake electors” after emails surfaced showing he had urged other judges to defend Vice President Kamala Harris. Judge Scott McCoy’s recusal comes after the emails, which were obtained by the conservative group Judicial Watch, revealed he had emailed fellow judges in January 2021, urging them to sign a letter supporting Harris’s eligibility to serve as vice president. The emails also showed McCoy had coordinated with Harris’s office on the letter. The case against the “fake electors” alleges that 11 Arizona Republicans falsely certified themselves as electors in the 2020 presidential election, in an attempt to overturn the results.
Georgia official warns of likely Russian interference in presidential election
佐治亚州官员警告称俄罗斯很可能干预总统选举。州选举系统安全主管在谈到美国即将举行的中期选举时表示，虽然他们没有看到任何针对佐治亚州选举系统的具体威胁，但他们预计俄罗斯将进行干预。他还说，他们正在与联邦合作伙伴合作，以确保选举系统安全可靠。
Pennsylvania Postmaster Delivered Ballots — and Became Part of Conspiracy Theory…
邮寄选票引发选举阴谋论。
宾夕法尼亚州的一名邮政局长本来负责运送选票，却成为阴谋论中的一环。一名选民指控他将选票填给特定候选人，但当局和记者都没有找到任何证据支持这一说法。
这名邮政局长现在起诉这名选民诽谤。专家表示，这一事件凸显了社交媒体虚假信息对选举造成的影响。政府正在努力打击错误信息，但专家警告称，在错误信息传播之前很难阻止它。