A multi-state coalition of attorneys general is pursuing state-level prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci despite his presidential pardon, exploiting a legal reality that has Washington elites scrambling: federal pardons don’t shield anyone from state crimes.
State Coalition Challenges Federal Protection
State attorneys general from Alabama, South Carolina, and Texas have formed a coordinated investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson leads the effort, stating that Biden’s pardon represents “a shameful attempt to prevent accountability.” The coalition emphasizes that state laws provide independent authority to prosecute violations regardless of federal protections. This represents a significant assertion of state power against what many view as federal overreach and protection of insider elites.
Congressional Evidence Fuels Investigation
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic documented damning evidence against Fauci and his office. During testimony, Fauci admitted the six-foot social distancing recommendation was arbitrary and lacked scientific basis, acknowledging it “sort of just appeared.” His senior advisor, Dr. David Morens, deliberately obstructed investigations into COVID-19 origins, unlawfully deleted federal records, and used personal email to evade Freedom of Information Act requirements. Rep. Michael Cloud revealed Fauci sent taxpayer money to Wuhan biolabs without proper review, operating what amounted to a rubber-stamp approval process.
Pardon Validity Under Scrutiny
Senator Rand Paul raised serious questions about the legitimacy of Biden’s pardon itself. The pardon was reportedly executed via autopen—an automated signature device—by White House staff, creating uncertainty about whether Biden personally authorized it. Paul has called for a Department of Justice investigation into the pardon’s validity, arguing it may not be legally enforceable if lacking presidential authorization. This constitutional question adds another layer to the accountability effort, potentially undermining the very protection Fauci received from federal prosecution.
🚨 Senator Moody just TORCHED Dr. Fauci and dropped the truth about COVID that got people banned on social media
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• 6 feet was BS
• Shutting businesses was BS
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Potential State Charges Take Shape
The coalition is examining several potential state law violations based on congressional findings. These include records destruction for unlawfully deleting federal COVID-19 documents, obstruction of justice for deliberately impeding investigations, fraud related to grant applications and testimony, and conspiracy charges for coordinating with others to obstruct inquiries. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer concluded Fauci was “either incompetent as to what was happening directly under his nose at the NIH or he condoned the misconduct,” suggesting either gross negligence or deliberate malfeasance warranting prosecution.
TEXAS: How Texas Authorities Can Hold Dr. Fauci Accountable – Biden's Pardon Only Extends to Federal Crimes, Not State
It has been reported that Governor Greg Abbott recently said the following: “Dr. Fauci’s actions and policies harmed a lot of Texans. I’ve directed our Major… pic.twitter.com/dKhjk2lrg7
— Texas_4_Trump-Kenny (@TexasTrump2024) May 14, 2026
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall emphasized state law enforcement authority operates independently of federal protections, signaling the coalition’s determination to pursue justice. The investigation represents a broader frustration among Americans who believe government officials have operated without accountability for too long. Whether these state-level efforts ultimately succeed in court, they demonstrate that citizens and their elected state officials are no longer willing to accept federal insiders shielding each other from consequences through presidential pardons and bureaucratic immunity.