Eastman easily won reelection last month, but the certification of his election is on hold while the case is pending.
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Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes testifies in Alaska Rep. Eastman’s defense
Eastman is a member of the Oath Keepers, which domestic terrorism experts describe as an anti-government militia that made itself appealing to white supremacists and antisemites.
At legislative eligibility trial, Eastman confirms membership in anti-government militia
The Oath Keepers have been linked to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Wasilla Rep. Eastman’s trial delves into Oath Keeper ideology
The case that has implications not just for Eastman and his constituents but also the limits of the First Amendment right to associate with anti-government groups.