Louisiana becomes latest state to launch Fauci investigation following explosive Senate hearing
By Caroline Ashford · Reporting from Richmond, Virginia ·
It is always reassuring to see that when Washington D.C. becomes too loud, too self-satisfied, or simply incapable of holding its own members accountable, the real work continues in the states.
The Local Courts Are Still Open for Business
It is always reassuring to see that when Washington D.C. becomes too loud, too self-satisfied, or simply incapable of holding its own members accountable, the real work continues in the states. We are witnessing this week a powerful reminder that institutions—the local bar, the county courthouse, the parish meeting—are load-bearing structures, far more reliable than any committee on Capitol Hill. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Saturday that her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci, joining Alabama and Florida in their efforts to pursue potential state offenses. This isn't merely a partisan spat; it is the steady, deliberate hand of law reaching back into the vacuum left by federal overreach.
The catalyst was, naturally, the Senate hearing itself, where Dr. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times. It is enough to make one weary. As reported by theadvocate.com, Murrill stated plainly: "Fauci lied." She pointed out that while he claimed not to recall key details at the time, contemporaneous records are now surfacing—records that tell a different story entirely. This steady process of gathering documents and depositions is precisely what defines true accountability.
When Federal Pardons Don't Shield State Law
The sheer audacity of believing that an executive pardon can somehow insulate one from local scrutiny deserves a good dose of historical perspective. Senator Tommy Tuberville, speaking on the matter, made it clear: presidential pardons apply only to "offenses against the United States," leaving state-level crimes exposed and vulnerable. This distinction is critical, for it reminds us that our laws are not monolithic; they belong first and foremost to the people who live within their borders.
The mechanism at play here echoes deeply through American history. The Watergate scandal provides a perfect parallel: high-profile political hearings, revelations of institutional deception, and a slow but inevitable cascade toward accountability that ultimately forced resignation. In both instances, the truth—the inconvenient facts buried in records or whispered by reluctant witnesses—demanded to be heard outside the gilded halls of federal power.
The Persistence of State Sovereignty
The coordinated effort across states like Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida demonstrates a commitment to law that transcends temporary political winds. Governor Jeff Landry weighed in on X, expressing his pleasure at seeing Louisiana join this movement, while James Uthmeier of Florida announced his own review of "any and all potential violations of Florida law." Even yahoo.com captured the essence: these states are not just investigating a man; they are asserting that state law remains sovereign, robust, and capable of addressing matters federal bodies have either ignored or deliberately obscured.
The local paper closing down in our county is more damaging than most federal policy shifts, because it starves us of shared truth. Similarly, the attempt to manage complex public health history through a single, centralized narrative has failed. What remains is the enduring strength of community institutions—the state AG’s office, the local court system—which are built on centuries of precedent, not mere political favor.
The law does not care about federal pardons or committee seating charts; it cares only for evidence and due process. The persistent, methodical work of these attorneys general proves that when Washington becomes too loud to hear itself think, the quiet, steady insistence of state jurisprudence will always be there to remind us what the traditions of justice actually mean.