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April 15, 2026
John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
- The California Supreme Court disbarred John Eastman for violating ethical rules, including misleading courts and making false statements about the 2020 election.
- Eastman plans to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing it raises significant First Amendment concerns.
- The ruling follows a yearslong effort by the State Bar of California, which found clear evidence of Eastman's misconduct in advancing false claims about the election.
6 Sources
- John Eastman disbarred in California over efforts to overturn 2020 electionApr 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM · The Hill
- Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 electionApr 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM · Reuters
- Former Trump attorney John Eastman disbarred in California over 2020 election interference effortsApr 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM · NBC
- Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 ElectionApr 16, 2026 at 2:31 AM · NYT
- Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in CaliforniaApr 16, 2026 at 3:26 AM · CNN
- California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law licenseApr 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM · ABC News