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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.

People make a line to vote during the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Election Day, at Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo
FILE - Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Justice Department, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
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Overview

  • 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.