Some Georgia prosecutors are blasting bills that would seek to discipline or remove them, while others say the oversight is needed. Bills in the House and Senate are advancing to create a commission to oversee prosecutors. Supporters say it would curb district attorneys who engage in misconduct. Opponents say the measures could unfairly void the will of voters and force prosecutors into pursuing undesirable criminal charges. The bills are engulfed in racial and partisan conflict. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that it looks like white Republican lawmakers are targeting Black and Hispanic Democrats.
Some Georgia prosecutors are blasting bills that would seek to discipline or remove them, while others say the oversight is needed. Bills in the House and Senate are advancing to
ATLANTA (AP) Some Georgia prosecutors are blasting bills that would seek to discipline or remove them, while others say the oversight is needed. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed Senate Bill 92 on a 5-3 vote, sending it to the full Senate for more debate.