The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner, Couy Griffin, who was removed from office due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Griffin, known for his cowboy pastor persona and support for former President Donald Trump, is the only elected official thus far to be banned from office in connection with the Capitol attack.
Griffin was convicted in federal court of entering a restricted area on the Capitol grounds on January 6 and received a 14-day prison sentence, which was offset by time served. He claims he entered the grounds without realizing it was restricted and attempted to lead a prayer with a bullhorn, denying any violent actions.
