A federal judge questioned the validity of stopping a hearing aimed at removing San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over corruption charges. Corpus' attorney, Wilson Leung, claimed her constitutional rights as an elected official are being harmed, seeking to delay or cancel the hearings scheduled for August 18. Judge Vince Chhabria noted that despite potential removal, Corpus could be reinstated later along with possible remedies. The removal process followed voter-approved Measure A, which empowers the Board of Supervisors to remove her from office. Leung argued against the participation of certain Supervisors in the removal.
Leung contended that Corpus' constitutional rights are at risk, causing irreparable harm during the removal process, which the Board of Supervisors initiated under Measure A.
Chhabria highlighted the possibility of reinstatement post-removal, suggesting that the process might allow for back pay and damages related to reputational harm.
The Measure A removal process, having been approved by voters, grants the Board of Supervisors the authority to terminate a sheriff for cause.
Two Supervisors, Corzo and Mueller, were challenged by Leung regarding their right to participate in the removal proceedings, adding another layer to the legal argument.
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