NBC News reported earlier this month that a Georgia appeals court disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from pursuing the racketeering case she brought against President-elect Donald Trump.

Disqualification isn't Willis' only concern, however, as a judge ruled this week that she must also respond to subpoenas issued by a Georgia state Senate committee. 

Judge: Willis must submit arguments over subpoenaed material by January 16

According to ABC News, that ruling was handed down on Monday by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram.

Ingram told the district attorney that she is to submit arguments concerning whether the subpoenas seek legally shielded or confidential information by January 16.

The judge went on to explain that she will make a final decision regarding which materials Willis must surrender at a later date.

ABC News noted that the subpoenas were issued in August and are part of an investigation by members of a Republican-led state senator committee into alleged misconduct within the Fulton County district attorney's office.

State senator says Willis runs her office "as though it is above the law"

The network also pointed out that the current Georgia legislative term is set to conclude on January 13 when legislators are sworn in for a new session.

Nevertheless, Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal of Cumming has announced that he intends to file a bill to reestablish the committee which is investigating Willis.

"Despite our committee’s lawful subpoena, DA Willis has refused to testify," ABC News quoted Dolezal as saying in a statement released last week.

"This, coupled with troubling revelations of apparent violations of Georgia’s open records laws, paints a disturbing picture of an office operating as though it is above the law," he continued.

Appeals court pointed to Willis romantic relationship with special prosecutor

The Republican lawmaker went on to assert that Willis' "behavior undermines public trust and raises serious questions about the integrity of her office."

Meanwhile, Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones voiced support for Dolezal's investigative efforts, complaining that Willis' "refusal to come before the committee is unacceptable and addressing these issues to require accountability will be a priority for the Senate."

Appeals court disqualifies Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting President-elect Trump's Georgia election interference case, halting it indefinitely. https://t.co/ha746EUTmm

— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 20, 2024

Willis' disqualification came when a Georgia appeals court concluded that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created an appearance of impropriety.