DOJ Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Over Georgia Election Law, Citing Increased Voter Turnout
Attorney General Pamela Bondi ends litigation against Georgia's Senate Bill 202, rejecting claims of voter suppression and emphasizing election integrity.
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi directed the Department of Justice to dismiss the Biden-era lawsuit alleging voter suppression under Georgia's Senate Bill 202.
- The DOJ stated that claims of racial discrimination tied to the law were baseless, highlighting increased voter turnout, including among Black voters, as evidence.
- Georgia's Senate Bill 202 introduced measures such as photo ID requirements, stricter absentee ballot procedures, and faster reporting of election results.
- The lawsuit and related narratives previously led to significant economic consequences, including the MLB's relocation of the 2021 All-Star Game, reportedly costing Georgia over $100 million.
- The DOJ under Bondi has shifted its priorities to ending politically driven litigation and promoting fair and secure elections nationwide.