Biden Administration Wins Over Texas at Supreme Court
Jan 23, 2024
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Immigration law expert Leon Fresco discusses the Supreme Court siding with the Biden administration in the fight with Texas over razor wire at the border. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos explores Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis being drawn into a divorce case of her top prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump.
Supreme Court sides with Biden administration on razor wire issue at the border
Fulton County prosecutor Fannie Willis faces allegations of hiring her romantic partner as a special prosecutor
Deep dives
Allegations of Conflict of Interest and Financial Misconduct in Trump Prosecution Case
Allegations have emerged against Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis regarding her handling of the criminal case against Donald Trump and 18 others. One of the allegations suggests that Willis hired her romantic partner, Nathan Wade, as the special prosecutor overseeing the investigation, despite his lack of qualifications and receiving a higher rate of compensation than other prosecutors involved. The allegations further claim that Wade used taxpayer money to fund trips and other expenses related to their alleged affair. While Willis has not confirmed or denied the relationship, these allegations have diverted attention from the racketeering indictment against Trump and his associates.
Divorce Proceedings and Deposition Requests Involving Fannie Willis and Nathan Wade
The divorce proceedings between Nathan Wade and his wife, Joyce Allen Wade, have also brought Fannie Willis into the spotlight. Joyce Allen Wade has requested Willis's deposition, claiming that Willis has unique knowledge about Nathan Wade's alleged affair. In response, Willis filed a motion to quash the subpoena, stating that it was irrelevant to the divorce case and that Joyce Allen Wade had previously engaged in an affair herself. The judge has deferred a decision on whether Willis's deposition is necessary, instead prioritizing the deposition of Nathan Wade to gather information about the financial settlement.
Criticism and Controversy Surrounding Fannie Willis's Remarks
Fannie Willis has faced criticism for comments made during a church sermon on Martin Luther King Day. While not directly addressing the allegations of an affair, Willis praised Nathan Wade as a "superstar prosecutor" without mentioning him by name. She also defended her hiring decisions and accused her critics of playing the race card, suggesting that they targeted Wade because he is the only black special prosecutor she hired. These remarks have been met with further scrutiny and pushback.
Progress and Developments in the Trump Prosecution Case
Despite the controversies surrounding Fannie Willis and Nathan Wade, progress has been made in the Trump prosecution case. Willis's office has secured four guilty pleas out of the 19 defendants and has developed a comprehensive indictment that includes state charges under Georgia election law. These state charges could potentially prevent Trump from issuing pardons should he be reelected. However, the case is far from over, and Willis's handling of the allegations against her may impact the future proceedings.
Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses a divided Supreme Court siding with the Biden administration in its fight with Texas over razor wire at the border. Bloomberg legal reporter David Voreacos, discusses Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis being drawn into the divorce case of her top prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump.