Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a law firm affiliated with the Claremont Institute. The California Supreme Court makes the final decision.ĭuncan Carling of the office of chief trial counsel - which is seeking Eastman’s disbarment - said Eastman’s legal theory was “unsupported by historical precedent and law and contrary to our values as a nation.” Eastman continued his efforts to undermine the election even after state and federal officials publicly rejected Trump allies’ claims of fraud, Carling said.Įastman has been a member of the California Bar since 1997, according to its website. If the court finds Eastman culpable of the alleged violations it can recommend a punishment such as suspending or revoking his law license. Trump’s claims of fraud were roundly rejected by courts, including by judges the Republican appointed.Įastman faces 11 disciplinary charges in the State Bar Court of California stemming from his development of a dubious legal strategy aimed at having Vice President Mike Pence interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory. Eastman’s attorney countered that his client never intended to steal the election, but was considering ways to delay electoral-vote counting so states could investigate allegations of voting improprieties.
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