Judges Question Meadows' Claim Overturn Efforts Were Official Duties
• Judges skeptical of Meadows' argument that his actions to overturn 2020 election were part of official duties as White House chief of staff
• Pointed questions raised about whether those actions violated Hatch Act prohibition on political activity by officials
• Chief Judge Pryor suggested removal process may not even apply to former officials like Meadows
• Attorney Terwilliger warned of “chilling effect” on officials without removal process for ex-officials
• Meadows wants case moved to federal court, where his lawyers would seek dismissal based on federal interests