GA Gov Gets Bill Enabling Removal Of District Attorneys

The Georgia Recorder reports:

The Georgia General Assembly sent a controversial bill to the governor’s desk Monday to create a new disciplinary board for the state’s local district attorneys.

On the 39th day of the 40-day legislative session, the GOP-controlled House approved the creation of a prosecuting attorneys oversight commission by a 92-77 vote, largely along party lines.

The commission would have a five-member investigative panel and a three-member hearing panel to review complaints lodged against prosecutors and dish out punishment that could include removal from their elected office.

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The Georgia Senate just voted to approve this measure, sending it to Gov. Kemp’s desk. He’s expected to sign it. #gapol https://t.co/YuIYY335aI

— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) March 28, 2023

“I think we ought to just call it what it is. It’s racist.” – Michael Moore, former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, calls out Georgia legislators who want to remove elected prosecutors they don’t like as if the voters who put them there don’t matter. pic.twitter.com/lpU4L80KYG

— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) March 21, 2023