Georgia Judge Overturns New Election Rules as Unconstitutional

The ruling invalidates several State Election Board measures, citing overreach in election procedures.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox ruled that seven new election rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board are illegal and unconstitutional.
The invalidated rules included a controversial hand-count requirement for ballots and new certification procedures that critics argue could delay election results.
Judge Robert McBurney had previously blocked the hand-count rule, citing concerns about its implementation too close to the election date.
The rulings are the result of lawsuits from both Democratic and Republican groups, arguing that the State Election Board exceeded its authority.
The decision comes as Georgia remains a key battleground in the upcoming presidential election, with both Trump and Harris campaigns heavily invested in the state.