On Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, the Augusta Chronicle reported that Pres. Obama was ordered to appear at a hearing scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, GA by Deputy Chief Judge Michael M. Malihi.
Pres. Obama had sought to avoid the hearing, with his legal representation filing a motion to quash subpoenas requiring his presence. On Friday Judge Malihi denied the motion, stating that
"Defendant's motion suggests that no President should be compelled to attend a Court hearing. This may be correct. But Defendant has failed to enlighten the Court with any legal authority," Judge Malihi wrote.
View Judge Malihi's motion denial
The case involves a Georgia citizen's complaint that Pres. Obama is not a natural-born citizen and thus not eligible to be listed on the March primary ballot in the state.
The Chronicle reported that an Obama aide said any effort to personally involve the president will not succeed, also stating these types of complaints have no merit.
References: Augusta Chronicle, Judge Malihi motion denial on Scribd.com
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