Nov 5, 2024, 8:00 AM
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Republicans Launch Over 165 Lawsuits to Challenge Election Integrity
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- Republicans and allies are preparing legal challenges in battleground states, notably Georgia, which has seen significant changes to voting laws.
- Over 165 lawsuits have been filed as part of a strategy to undermine the electoral process and create doubt about election integrity.
- If allowed to proceed, these actions may lead to voter suppression and long-term damage to democracy, affecting millions of legally cast votes.
In 2020, controversies surrounded the election, leading the Republican Party to adopt a more systematic approach to election challenges. In battleground states like Georgia, Republicans have enacted laws aimed at restricting voting access and delaying election results. Provisions such as those allowing the Georgia legislature to elect State Election Board members and the ability to hand count ballots have raised concerns about fair and orderly elections. Courts have intervened to block some of these changes, citing potential voter confusion and chaos. With these ongoing legal battles, there is increasing concern over the implications for voter turnout and the legitimacy of the electoral process in the upcoming 2024 elections.
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