Arkansas Leads 19 States in Effort to Oust Jack Smith
- Arkansas joined a coalition of states in an appeal regarding the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment.
- The appeal is specifically aimed at the case against Donald Trump concerning classified documents.
- The actions taken by Arkansas and the other states signify significant opposition to the current administration's legal maneuvers.
On Friday, November 1, 2024, Arkansas, along with 19 other states, filed an appeal concerning the United States of America vs. Donald Trump case in Florida. The appeal argues that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal and calls for his removal from the case. Smith is currently overseeing the prosecution of Donald Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents. The coalition of states opposing Smith’s position includes Florida, Iowa, Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia. The legal actions taken by these states reflect a growing discontent with the current administration's handling of Trump’s case and raise questions about the legitimacy of the Special Counsel's appointment.