Georgia Republicans Appeal Judge's Nullification of Election Rules

A Georgia judge has invalidated seven election rules, prompting an appeal from the Republican Party over concerns of election integrity and authority.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox ruled that the Georgia State Election Board lacked the authority to enact seven election rules, deeming them unconstitutional.
The invalidated rules included measures for hand-counting ballots, absentee ballot drop box surveillance, and expanded poll watcher areas.
The Republican National Committee and Georgia Republican Party have filed an emergency appeal with the Georgia Supreme Court to overturn the ruling.
Critics argue that the rules could undermine election integrity, while supporters claim they ensure transparency and accuracy in vote counts.
The ruling has been celebrated by Democrats and voting rights groups, who see it as a check on potentially partisan election rule changes.