Fulton Judge Considers Whether to Clarify 2 New Ga. Election Certification Rules
Supporters of the rules say they are necessary to ensure the accuracy of the vote totals before county election officials sign off on them; critics worry that supporters of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump could use the rules to delay or deny certification if the former president loses.
Fulton County judge says he’ll rule before Election Day on new State Election Board rules
Georgia Democrats urged a Fulton County judge Tuesday to throw out changes made by the Republican-controlled State Election Board ahead of next month’s presidential election. There are two new rules at the center of the case,
Judge says election results must be certified on time, despite new state board rules
The lawsuit challenged a new rule requiring county election board members to take on “a reasonable inquiry” before certifying the election.
Georgia judge seems open to allowing election rule changes
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney appeared open to upholding recent changes to Georgia’s State Election Board rules based on arguments made during a bench trial in the Peach State on Tuesday.
A judge considers whether to clarify 2 new Georgia election certification rules
A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results
Judge signals he may rule Georgia counties must certify election results on time
The Georgia State Election Board and Republicans squared off against Democrats Tuesday over controversial rule changes to the November contest.
Georgia Board Goes On Trial Over Changes to Election Rules
The proceedings in Atlanta are a major test for the new-look State Election Board, a panel now controlled by Trump-endorsed Republicans that has pushed through a slate of changes to how vote tallies are finalized.
Democrats ask Georgia judge to block new election rules
By Luc Cohen, Jack Queen (Reuters) -Lawyers for the Democratic Party urged a judge in Georgia on Tuesday to undo changes made by a Republican-controlled board to election rules in the state that they said could undermine trust in the .
Election boards in Georgia must certify the state’s election results, judge says
The State Election Board recently approved a rule calling for an undefined “reasonable inquiry” before results are certified on Nov. 12.
Georgia judge to decide if the state's MAGA election board broke the law
In a 3-2 vote last month, the Georgia Election Board, led by allies of former President Donald Trump, passed a rule that allows county election board members to conduct an undefined "reasonable inquiry" into election results before certifying them.
Democrats urge Georgia judge to block election rule changes
By Luc Cohen (Reuters) -Lawyers for the Democratic Party urged a judge in Georgia on Tuesday to undo changes made by a Republican-controlled board to election rules in the state that they said could undermine trust in the .
Judge in Fani Willis Trial Gets Frustrated With Prosecutors: 'It's a Lot'
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Georgia attorney general appeals Fulton judge's rollback of abortion ban
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Georgia's six-week abortion ban ruled unconstitutional by Fulton County judge
Georgia's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled Monday, ...
Young Thug Trial Judge Calls Out Prosecutor For Inadequate Job In Court
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