Tina Peters, a former election official, was sentenced to nine years in prison related to allegations of election records tampering. Supporters, including former President Donald Trump, have called for her release, with Trump reportedly directing the Department of Justice to take "all necessary action" to free her. Peters has requested release from a federal court while her appeal is pending. Advocates argue that the case centers on whether election records were tampered with, framing it as a federal crime and suggesting Peters' prosecution is an attempt to cover up election misconduct. Some federal figures, including Ed Martin and Michael Flynn, have publicly supported her release, proposing measures such as deploying federal marshals and granting her status as a federal witness. The case has drawn criticism from various political groups, questioning why state officials have not intervened to secure her freedom.