A lawsuit to remove controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from the ballot has received the green light to proceed.
The suit, filed by Free Speech for People, a left-wing advocacy group, seeks to disqualify Rep. Greene from running for reelection by claiming she helped instigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg denied Greene’s request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block the suit.
Per NBC News:
Pointing to the 14th Amendment’s prohibition on anyone who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from running for federal or state office, the suit alleges Greene is ineligible to run because she engaged in obstructing the transfer of presidential power, in part through her rhetoric challenging the election results.
Greene sought to derail the effort with her own lawsuit this month, saying she “vigorously denies that she ‘aided and engaged in insurrection to obstruct the peaceful transfer of presidential power.’”
The United States Capitol attack followed disproven claims of election fraud by then-President Trump. One person died as a direct result of the riot, Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt. Video from that day shows Babbit trying to prevent rioters from vandalizing the doors leading to the Speaker’s Lobby shortly before being shot and killed by Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd.
In October, Greene said that “Jan. 6 was just a riot at the Capitol and if you think about what our Declaration of Independence says, it says to overthrow tyrants.”
Earlier this year, she announced she unequivocally opposes political violence.
A federal judge dismissed a similar case brought against Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) in March.
One of Greene’s attorneys, James Bopp, called the ruling “fundamentally anti-democratic,” adding that Greene “publicly and vigorously condemned the attack on the Capitol.”
So, what do you think? Will Greene be able to stay on the ballot or are her days as a United States representative numbered? As always, share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Patrick Houck is an avid political enthusiast based out of the Washington, D.C., metro area. His expertise is in campaigns and the use of targeted messaging to persuade voters. When not combing through the latest news, you can find him enjoying the company of family and friends or pursuing his love of photography.
It is a sad day when we see our government go after a state representative for standing up for our rights as citizens to ask questions about an election that had questionable results of an election official.
This is just another leftist attack on a conservative!!! They never rest in their efforts to silence the conservatives in this country.
This is exactly what the left wants. Rep. Greene should be applauded for standing up, speaking out and holding her ground. We need more like her. Georgia, don’t let her get away!!!!
Based on this story, can voters in other states begin filing against some of
the democrats that are backing sketchy mandates and insane restrictions on the people? “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” Is any investigation done to evaluate the claims made by these “alleged” voters and if they are even part of the district where MS Greene presides. Has any verdict been set down or are there unproven allegations about any involvement in the Jan 5, event, or is this like when Sen Reid claimed Mitt Romney never paid his taxes? Another democrat Kangaroo Court decision by a biased judge perhaps. In the meantime, people like the NYC subway shooter of 19 walks on $25,000.00 bail.
The article says it’s an anti-left advocacy group that is suing not voters. I would like to know how a group of people not even an organization gets to sue to remove someone who is legally elected and those who voted her in are not the ones suing to remove her. Is that even legal. She has not violated any laws or committed any criminal activity and no charges by a district attorney or grand jury have even been brought against her so just what grounds is this so called anti-left advocacy group given legality to sue her to get her removed. Who is paying or promising something in return to the judge and I am not kidding. Where are the lawyers associations that are supposed to investigate judges making questionable judgements.
Based on this story, can voters in other states begin filing against some of
the democrats that are backing sketchy mandates and insane restrictions on the people? “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” Is any investigation done to evaluate the claims made by these “alleged” voters and if they are even part of the district where MS Greene presides. Has any verdict been set down or are there unproven allegations about any involvement in the Jan 5, event, or is this like when Sen Reid claimed Mitt Romney never paid his taxes? Another democrat Kangaroo Court decision by a biased judge perhaps. In the meantime, people like the NYC subway shooter of 19 walks on $25,000.00 bail.
That judge needs to update her information! There is plenty of evidence that the 2020 election was tampered with! Totenberge proved to be a bias judge instead of fair and Constitutional. It was a riot that got out of hand due to other influences that Nancy Pelosi will not even bring those facts to the sham unconstitutional Jan6 committee! The democrats always try to make something out a big nothing burger like calling it an insurrection when we damn well know it was not.
Yep – first attempted overthrow of the government without weaponry.
The left tries to control the language in order change the facts. Just because a complicit press is willing to mis-label a demonstration they will try to disqualify a candidate. They don’t have a message to run on so they resort to dirty tricks. Orwell’s 1984 is their playbook.
It’s very very sad what us happening to America. This politicians turning us away from the truth. The truth shall prevail. Why is it when democrats say anything it’s ok media us behind thus. Now when Republican say anything it’s bad, worst and always racist. Sick of hearing all of these and don’t believe in news, real news and not fake news!! Do not watch news anymore. So saf
Write her in. Do not allow these sub marginal judges to continue damage to our constitutional rights. All of her district voters should write her back onto the ballot, that is if this idiotic decision is allowed to stand.
In spite of her political affiliation, Rep. Greene is also a US citizen. Therefore, she has a right to speak out. How is it possible to deny her a right to run for office if she has not been charged with a crime and been found guilty by a jury of her peers. Doesn’t that constitute a violation of her Constitutional Rights?
If nothing else they have successfully got her to condemn the Jan6 protest and say she has vigorously condemned it or some such BS. Meanwhile, the democrats continue their “real” coup in Washington and federal judges, like this Obama appointee, do their bidding. They are tyrants and need put out of our government as will happen eventually, as the democrats themselves are fond of saying, “by any means necessary.”
We must understand that MTG and the lawsuit against her by this left group is nothing but a trial balloon to see if in fact they can prevent President Trump from running again in 2024 under the same argument. Mark Elias is the mastermind of this violation of the 14th amendment strategy.
It Is so sad that an Obama Judge can dictate from the bench about fair elections.
MTG has been a strong voice for all of us and Please help her win this battle in Georgia. MAGA step up. She did not do any Insurrection.
This is typical Democrat tactics. If you can’t win on votes-sue. This country has been run by activist judiciary for too long.
This is nothing but a ploy by the communist dems. They are doing this sham all while she is campaigning for reelection. It’s really a cheap shot in the political arena. It’s up to the voters, the people whether she runs or not.
This judge is a lefty troll, what can we expect from these evil doers! I said it long time ago, we, conservatives have to up our game and fight hard and offensively against these scum bags! I am tired of us playing nice! Screw that! The truth is; lefty evil trolls stole the election of 2020, period, and they will do it again! We need to defeat them for good! They are a cancerous tumor in America.
This is only the first Republican the left will try to disqualify. If the Republican establishment doesn’t stand up for her they are a useless bunch of fools! The Liberal Left will keep winning because the Republicans are willing to sacrifice their own!! Wake up Republican congress your days will be numbered too if you don’t stand up for what is right! Don’t give the left a foothold with this January 6 farce!
It is obvious neither U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg, nor author Patrick Houck, can read current information…readily available from Judicial Watch’s FOIA information, Arizona’s results of fraud in the 2020 election, and Pennsylvania’s investigation of the 2020 election. Not to say all the results were fraudulent, but certainly enough to say “there is evidence of extensive fraud in several states”, and more than enough evidence to avoid saying, with ANY honesty, ” The United States Capitol attack followed disproven claims of election fraud by then-President Trump.”