Advocates say the ban disproportionately burdens voters of color and Democratic-leaning voters.
an elections overhaul passed by Georgia lawmakers last year. Advocates argue that the reformsThe Department of Justice, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Black Voters Matter Fund and GALEO are among the eight plaintiffs challenging various parts of the election policy overhaul.The new rule will remain in place for the November general election, which features a pair of competitive races.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is seeking another term in a rematch against Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is facing a challenge from Republican Herschel Walker.The state argued that the new ban would protect against conditions at polls that could lead to worries over potential illegal campaigning or vote buying.Although U.S. District Judge J.P.
“While Georgia’s cruel ban on line relief stands for now, we look forward to presenting our broader case against SB 202 at trial, where we will prove that many provisions in the legislation violate federal law and the Constitution,” said ACLU of Georgia voting rights attorney Rahul Garabadu, per AP.
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