"The pardons of Giuliani and others who participated in the fake elector scheme earlier this month were largely symbolic since the federal government dismissed its criminal cases once Trump was elected. Many of those pardoned have faced criminal charges at the state level. But, the federal pardon could wind up having a big effect on people like Matthew Alan Laiss, who is accused of voting in both Pennsylvania and Florida in the 2020 election."
"Last week, Laiss' lawyers, public defenders Katrina Young and Elizabeth Toplin, argued that the charges should be thrown out because Trump had pardoned him. They argued that Trump's 7 November pardon was sweeping. It applies to any US citizen for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of presidential electors, whether or not recognized by any state or state official, in connection with the 2020 presidential election."
Donald Trump granted pardons to Rudy Giuliani and other allies for efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Federal cases tied to those efforts were dismissed after Trump’s election, rendering many pardons largely symbolic, while several pardoned individuals still face state charges. The November pardon uses sweeping language covering any US citizen for conduct related to advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation, or advocacy for any slate or proposed slate of presidential electors in connection with the 2020 election. Laiss is accused of voting in both Pennsylvania and Florida in 2020; his lawyers argue the pardon covers his alleged actions and have sought dismissal. Laiss has pleaded not guilty and the case remains in early stages.
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