DOJ Sues Georgia Over GOP-Backed Voter Law, Alleging Bias
- Measure limits use of ballot drop boxes, bans giving out water
- Garland has said action is needed to guard the right to vote
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The Justice Department is filing a lawsuit against a sweeping new Republican-backed voting law in Georgia, saying it represents intentional discrimination against Black voters and is unconstitutional.
“This lawsuit is the first of many steps we are taking to ensure that all eligible voters can cast a vote,” Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday.