Congressional investigators have set a December 9 deadline for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to produce documents and communications related to her investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.
The request, led by House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), underscores mounting scrutiny over alleged politically motivated prosecutions.
In a letter sent Wednesday, Jordan accused Willis of failing to comply with prior requests for information. The letter states, “The Committee on the Judiciary continues to conduct oversight of politically motivated prosecutions by state and local officials,” and asserts that Willis has yet to provide “all information responsive to these requests.”
This latest request builds on a series of correspondence between Jordan and Willis dating back to August 2023, when the committee first sought information about Willis’ use of federal grant funds and her coordination with federal authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Jordan’s renewed demands come shortly after a Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled that Willis violated Georgia’s open records laws. The ruling was issued in a case brought by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, which accused Willis’ office of failing to disclose records related to her communications with the January 6 Select Committee and Special Counsel Jack Smith. The court ordered Willis to conduct a “diligent search” and turn over all responsive records within five business days.
The court’s decision has bolstered Jordan’s push for transparency. His latest letter explicitly references the ruling, framing it as evidence of a lack of compliance by Willis’ office.
The congressional investigation into Willis intensified after her office indicted Trump and 18 others in a racketeering case tied to alleged election subversion in Georgia. The indictment has been fraught with controversy, including claims of political bias and allegations of improper coordination with federal authorities.
Willis has denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the congressional investigation as a politically motivated attempt to derail her prosecution of Trump. In past responses to Jordan’s inquiries, Willis has defended her office’s actions and dismissed allegations of misusing federal funds.
Jordan’s latest letter reiterates previous requests for documents and communications between Willis’ office and federal entities, including Special Counsel Jack Smith and the now-dissolved January 6 Select Committee. The committee has emphasized the importance of transparency, especially in cases involving allegations of political bias.
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The letter sets a firm deadline of 5:00 p.m. on December 9 for Willis to comply. It also requests that any withheld or redacted materials be accompanied by written explanations.
The escalating conflict between congressional Republicans and Willis highlights broader tensions over the role of state and local prosecutors in high-profile political cases. Willis’ handling of the Trump investigation has drawn both praise and criticism, with her supporters arguing that the charges reflect accountability and her detractors accusing her of partisanship.
Jordan’s committee has framed its oversight efforts as necessary to ensure fairness in the judicial process. “This is about ensuring that justice is blind and not weaponized for political purposes,” a committee spokesperson said.
As the December 9 deadline approaches, all eyes are on Willis and her response to the committee’s demands. Failure to comply could lead to further legal and political battles, potentially involving subpoenas or additional court orders.
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