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I could be mistaken, but I believe "laws of the United States" only refers to federal law, and thus, would not apply here. There may be a similar state-level la

I could be mistaken, but I believe "laws of the United States" only refers to federal law, and thus, would not apply here. There may be a similar state-level law that is applicable but I couldn't find one.

giantg2 5y ago
It's possible there's a federal law about preventing someone from taking their duly elected office (even at the state level). Or some other rights violation. They would have to find the federal law.
GavinMcG 5y ago
Take a look at the 14th Amendment and § 1983.