Nevada Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Fake Electors Case Venue

The Nevada Supreme Court is currently deliberating on whether the high-profile 'fake electors' case related to the 2020 presidential election can be tried in Clark County, after a lower court dismissed the case citing lack of jurisdiction. The six Republican defendants, including top state party officials, were indicted on felony charges for submitting documents falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner in Nevada, despite Joe Biden's actual victory. The central legal debate revolves around whether the alleged crimes occurred where the documents were mailed (Minden or Carson City), where they were received (Las Vegas or Reno), or where the intended recipients were located. State prosecutors argue for trial in Clark County, emphasizing the documents were addressed to Las Vegas and mail passed through the county, while defense attorneys maintain any alleged crime occurred at the point of mailing. Multiple justices appeared skeptical of the state’s arguments, referencing precedent that suggests venue should be based on where the documents were ultimately received—Reno. The Supreme Court’s decision on the venue will determine how and where the prosecution, and potentially a second case in Carson City, will proceed.