Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against New York for what he claims is “lawfare” against former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, seeks to prevent New York from interfering with Trump’s ability to campaign ahead of the 2024 election.
Bailey argues that New York prosecutors have unfairly targeted Trump in an effort to influence the outcome of the election. He claims that New York’s actions have violated the rights of voters in Missouri and other states, and he is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
The lawsuit specifically accuses New York prosecutors of interfering with the presidential election in other states, violating federal election rules, and infringing on the First Amendment rights of voters. Bailey points to the actions of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan as evidence of New York’s efforts to damage Trump politically.
The lawsuit comes after Trump was convicted on multiple felony counts related to a hush-money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels. Bailey argues that the timing of the conviction and sentencing are intended to limit Trump’s ability to campaign effectively.
Overall, Bailey’s lawsuit seeks to protect Trump’s right to campaign freely and ensure that voters have the opportunity to hear from him without interference from New York prosecutors. The case is likely to have far-reaching implications for the 2024 election and the ongoing debate over the limits of prosecutorial power.
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