Graham cannot face questioning 'about investigatory fact-finding' he conducted in phone calls made to state officials, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina must appear before a grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump's actions following his 2020 election loss, but he cannot face questioning"about investigatory fact-finding" he conducted in phone calls made to state elections officials, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled Thursday.
Graham, a staunch Trump ally, had asked the judge to quash a subpoena for his testimony in Fulton County in its entirety, arguing his status as a U.S. senator precluded him from questioning under the Constitution's speech and debate clause.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis indicated in court filings that she wants to ask Graham about two phone calls she says he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election.
"Senator Graham may be questioned about any alleged efforts to 'cajole' or encourage Secretary Raffensperger or other Georgia election officials to throw out ballots or otherwise alter Georgia's election practices and procedures," May wrote, adding that the grand jury can question Graham about"coordination with the Trump Campaign and its post-election efforts in Georgia.
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