Wisconsin Judge Dismisses Election Lawsuit Filed by Elias Law Firm

Clinton Campaign's Former General Counsel's Firm Loses Another Election Case

The Elias Law Group, the firm of Marc Elias, the former general counsel for the Clinton campaign, has once again lost an election case. This time, the Chief Judge of the Western District of Wisconsin, James Peterson, not only rejected but also ridiculed the firm's challenge to a witness requirement for absentee voting. The Elias Law Group has previously faced sanctions in court and has been accused of lying in the Steele dossier scandal.

Details of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit filed by the Elias Law Group was against the witness requirement for absentee voting, arguing that it violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Civil Rights Act of 1964. The state statute under § 6.87(2) outlines the responsibilities of the witness, which include certifying that the voter meets the requirements for voting and that the voter followed the correct procedure for preparing the absentee ballot.

Judge Peterson's Response

In his court opinion, Judge Peterson expressed disbelief at the Elias Law Group's argument. He stated that their interpretation of the statute "simply does not make any sense." He further explained that their interpretation would require every witness to verify a range of information about the voter, which would be virtually impossible to do.

Controversies Surrounding Elias

The Elias Law Group's loss adds to a series of controversies surrounding Marc Elias. He has been accused of lying to reporters and undermining voters. Elias also played a significant role in the funding of Fusion GPS, which produced the now-discredited dossier on Trump and his campaign. The Clinton campaign's handling of the funding for the dossier led to sanctions by the FEC.

Recent Defeat in Maryland

Elias recently faced another major defeat in Maryland. He filed a case in support of gerrymandering of election districts, which was found to violate Maryland law and the state constitution. Elias has also been accused of making millions from gerrymandering and challenging election victories by Republicans.

Connection to David Hogg Scandal

Elias' name has also been linked to the scandal involving David Hogg and accounting irregularities. Hogg is accused of raising millions to support liberal candidates but allegedly spending only a small portion on these candidates while paying a significant amount to the Elias law firm.

Will Elias Law Group Appeal?

It remains unclear whether the Elias Law Group will appeal this decision or accept the loss.

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