Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Blindsided as Criminal J6 Case Returns
Nov 22, 2025
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, known for her prosecution of the 2020 fake elector matter, discusses her efforts to revive the state criminal case against 18 Trump allies. She emphasizes the ongoing threat to democracy posed by these actions, viewing them as part of an assault on the Constitution. Mayes explains the legal intricacies surrounding grand jury requirements, the implications of pardons, and her commitment to enforcing election laws. This episode sheds light on the pressing issues of election integrity and accountability.
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Federal Pardons Don't Erase State Liability
- Federal pardons don't block state prosecutions for the same conduct in Arizona's fake-elector case.
- Kris Mayes argues state authority remains separate and she will pursue charges despite presidential pardons.
How Alternate Electors Became Fake Electors
- The fake-elector plan began as contingency 'alternate electors' prepared by lawyers like John Eastman.
- It morphed into a scheme to submit false certificates to pressure Mike Pence and Congress to overturn the result.
Dispute Over Grand Jury Materials
- Arizona appellate court said prosecutors should have presented the Electoral Count Act to the grand jury.
- Mayes' filing argues that a federal, noncriminal statute need not be presented to a state grand jury.