Sheriff Christina Corpus seeks to prevent her removal from office amid corruption accusations, deeming the county's process unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria expressed hesitance to intervene, citing voter-approved local procedures. Corpus faces removal efforts from the Board of Supervisors and a civil grand jury, denying any wrongdoing. Her argument centers on perceived violations of due process rights, alleging vague rules and excessive control for the Board. Her legal team contends that the enabling measure was enacted after her election, infringing upon constitutional protections against retroactive punishment.
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria questioned whether a federal court should interfere in a local process approved by voters, characterizing a preliminary injunction as an "extraordinary step."
Corpus faces two removal efforts: one by the Board of Supervisors and another through a civil grand jury accusation filed in San Mateo County Superior Court.
Corpus's lawyers argue the removal process violates her due process rights, claiming it constitutes unconstitutional retroactive punishment and improperly shifts the burden of proof.
Leung stated that the removal process "violated basic notions of due process," asserting the rules allow excessive control for the Board over the proceedings.
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