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D.C. Panel Recommends Two-Year Law License Suspension for Jeffrey Clark Over 2020 Election Involvement

A Washington, D.C., disciplinary panel has recommended a two-year suspension of Jeffrey Clark’s law license due to his involvement in Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Clark, a former Justice Department attorney, has been criticized for his actions that were deemed reckless and a threat to the nation’s stability.

Jeffrey Clark, former acting assistant attorney general, should be suspended from practicing law for two years over his role in Donald Trump’s bid to subvert the 2002 election, a D.C. disciplinary panel ruled Thursday. | Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images

Panel’s Decision: On August 1, 2024, the D.C. Bar’s disciplinary panel ruled that Jeffrey Clark should be suspended from practicing law for two years. Clark had played a significant role in Trump’s attempts to use the Justice Department to challenge the 2020 election results. The panel found that his actions violated professional ethics and posed a significant threat to the country.Details of Misconduct: Clark pressured DOJ leaders to send a letter to state legislatures suggesting widespread voter fraud, despite being warned by top DOJ officials and White House aides that his claims were unfounded. His refusal to review FBI case files or speak with key investigators further underscored his recklessness, according to the panel’s 216-page report.Potential Consequences: The panel’s recommendation now goes to the D.C. Bar’s Board of Professional Responsibility and the D.C. Court of Appeals, with the full process potentially taking another year. Meanwhile, Clark faces criminal charges in Georgia and is identified as a co-conspirator in special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump.The disciplinary panel’s recommendation falls short of full disbarment but highlights the gravity of Clark’s misconduct. The board emphasized the importance of professional judgment and the dangers of letting personal beliefs override legal responsibilities. Clark’s attorneys have vowed to appeal the decision, labeling it an “outrageous power grab.”

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