Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
Biden calls new Georgia election law 'Jim Crow in the 21st century'
President Joe Biden condemned a sweeping GOP-sponsored overhaul of Georgia’s elections. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lashed back, accusing Biden of attempting to “destroy the sanctity and security of the ballot box.”
President Joe Biden condemned a sweeping GOP-sponsored overhaul of Georgia’s elections. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lashed back, accusing Biden of attempting to “destroy the sanctity and security of the ballot box.”
Georgia governor signs Republican-backed voting bill into law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waited less than two hours to sign the massive 95-page election reform bill agreed to by both chambers of the Georgia Legislature on Thursday. The controversial sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run drew protests and promises of court challenges before it is ever enacted.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waited less than two hours to sign the massive 95-page election reform bill agreed to by both chambers of the Georgia Legislature on Thursday. The controversial sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run drew protests and promises of court challenges before it is ever enacted.
Georgia lawmaker arrested during protest of governor signing voting reform bill
A new video shot early Thursday evening shows Georgia Rep. Park Cannon, D-Atlanta, being led from the rotunda at the state Capitol in handcuffs. Georgia State Patrol troopers have since said charged Cannon.
A new video shot early Thursday evening shows Georgia Rep. Park Cannon, D-Atlanta, being led from the rotunda at the state Capitol in handcuffs. Georgia State Patrol troopers have since said charged Cannon.
Faith community calls on Kemp to block controversial Georgia election reform legislation
Bishop Carl McRae joined more than 400 clergy, faith leaders, and laity from across Georgia who, in a letter delivered to Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, expressed their concern over many of the measures found in House Bill 531, Senate Bill 241, and other voting reform bills introduced by GOP lawmakers this legislative session.
Bishop Carl McRae joined more than 400 clergy, faith leaders, and laity from across Georgia who, in a letter delivered to Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, expressed their concern over many of the measures found in House Bill 531, Senate Bill 241, and other voting reform bills introduced by GOP lawmakers this legislative session.
Human rights groups calling on Georgia-based corporations to denounce 'anti-voting legislation'
The organizers said they are putting pressure on large corporations to stop funding lawmakers who co-sponsor voter suppression bills.
The organizers said they are putting pressure on large corporations to stop funding lawmakers who co-sponsor voter suppression bills.
Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump call urges patience
The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential efforts by Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election has a message for people who are eager to see whether the former president will be charged: Be patient.
The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential efforts by Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election has a message for people who are eager to see whether the former president will be charged: Be patient.
Trump called Georgia Secretary of State investigator, urged her to find fraudulent votes
"And, you know, and I won Georgia. I know that. By a lot. And the people know it," said then-President Donald Trump on a secretly recorded phone call.
"And, you know, and I won Georgia. I know that. By a lot. And the people know it," said then-President Donald Trump on a secretly recorded phone call.
RICO expert hired by prosecutor investigating Trump call
An expert on Georgia’s racketeering law was sworn in Wednesday to help the prosecutor who’s investigating potential efforts by former President Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election.
An expert on Georgia’s racketeering law was sworn in Wednesday to help the prosecutor who’s investigating potential efforts by former President Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election.
As GOP makes it harder to vote, few Republicans dissent
In Arizona, a Republican state senator worried aloud that his party’s proposed voter identification requirements might be too “cumbersome.” But he voted for the bill anyway.
In Arizona, a Republican state senator worried aloud that his party’s proposed voter identification requirements might be too “cumbersome.” But he voted for the bill anyway.
Jimmy Carter 'angry' over Georgia's possible absentee voting restrictions
Former President Jimmy Carter says that he is "disheartened, saddened, and angry" over the proposed changes to absentee voting in Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter says that he is "disheartened, saddened, and angry" over the proposed changes to absentee voting in Georgia.
Election reform bills major focus of Georgia Legislature's Crossover Day
Both the Georgia House and Senate had a busy Monday as the Crossover Day deadline, loomed for the state Legislature.
Both the Georgia House and Senate had a busy Monday as the Crossover Day deadline, loomed for the state Legislature.
Organizations react to GA Senate passing of bill eliminating no excuse absentee policy
The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday that would eliminating the state's no excuse absentee policy.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday that would eliminating the state's no excuse absentee policy.
Georgia Senate passes bill to end no-excuse absentee voting
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
Georgia GOP leaders who rejected voter fraud claims back voting bills
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
LeBron James to use All-Star Weekend to fight voter suppression
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
Gov. Kemp says he would 'absolutely' back Trump 2024, despite Trumps' calls for his resignation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
Fulton County leaders reject recommendation to fire elections chief
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
Georgia House Speaker announces proposal to make ID cards free to residents
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
Georgia House approves controversial voting bill
Georgia lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would greatly impact voters' access to the ballot box Monday.
Georgia lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would greatly impact voters' access to the ballot box Monday.