Judge Denies Mark Meadows' Bid to Move Arizona Election Case to Federal Court, Case Stays in Maricopa County

Sep 16, 2024, 11:47 PM

A federal judge in Arizona has denied former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move his state criminal charges related to the 2020 election to federal court. The judge ruled that Meadows failed to demonstrate that the conduct charged was connected to his official duties as Chief of Staff. This marks the second time Meadows has been unsuccessful in attempting to transfer his case from state to federal court. The case will remain in Maricopa County Superior Court.