Ward had objected to the subpoena in several courts, but was rejected. So she went to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Elena Kagan decided to call the Commission of Inquiry on hold until further evaluation of the case.
The investigators had retrieved all the text and call records of Ward, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, from the period from November 1, 2020 to January 30, 2021. She was alleged to have been involved in several attempts to count the votes of the presidential election. complicate. Ward went to court because she believes the subpoena violates the fundamental rights of party members who spoke to her or sent her messages during that time.
Former President Trump himself has also been subpoenaed for the investigation. He is also expected to object.