Arizona Fake Electors Cite Federal Law in Defense

Attorneys for Arizona's 'fake electors' are challenging felony charges, arguing that the state lacks jurisdiction and citing federal law and the Electoral Count Act as grounds for dismissal. A recent court decision allowed the defendants to proceed with a motion under Arizona's anti-SLAPP law, which protects against lawsuits that infringe on free speech, temporarily halting trial proceedings as the state must justify the charges. Attorney General Kris Mayes plans to appeal. The case involves multiple defendants, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, accused of submitting false documents claiming Trump won Arizona in the 2020 election. Some defendants have reached resolutions, such as Jenna Ellis, who signed a cooperation agreement resulting in the dismissal of her charges. The trial for the remaining defendants is set for January 2026.