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State Convictions of Federal Officeholders

The relationship between state convictions and federal officeholders, including the role of the U.S. Supreme Court and federal law.

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Jan 17, 2026

What precedents exist for courts overturning or upholding state convictions of high‑profile federal officeholders?

Courts have a mixed but well‑charted record when state convictions of high‑profile federal officeholders are challenged: the U.S. Supreme Court can review state‑court interpretations of federal law (d...