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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump Rallies Support in Iowa, Urges End to Polling Issues on Jan. 6 Anniversary"

Former President Donald Trump, at a rally in Mason City, Iowa, repeated his unfounded claims of a stolen 2020 election and called on his supporters to prevent what he referred to as "bags of crap" from entering polling places in the upcoming election. He emphasized the need for his supporters to "stay and watch" the voting process to stop potential cheating. Critics have raised concerns that Trump's rhetoric may amount to voter intimidation. His comments come as he remains a leading figure in the GOP and ahead of the Iowa caucuses, with the 2024 election on the horizon.

via Yahoo News|

##2024election #electionintegrity

legalpolitics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Judge Clears Conservative Group in Georgia Voter Intimidation Lawsuit"

A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it challenged the eligibility of hundreds of thousands of voters in the 2021 Senate runoff elections. The judge acknowledged concerns about the group's actions but stated that the liberal group Fair Fight did not prove these efforts were illegal. The decision could embolden conservative activists ahead of the 2024 presidential election, despite worries about potential voter intimidation. True the Vote's president hailed the ruling, while Fair Fight expressed disappointment, highlighting ongoing concerns about voter intimidation efforts.

via The New York Times|

##fairfight #georgiaelections

legalpolitics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Federal Judge Clears Conservative Group of Voter Intimidation in Georgia Challenges"

A federal judge ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not engage in illegal voter intimidation by challenging the eligibility of tens of thousands of Georgia voters. Despite criticism of their methods as verging on recklessness, the judge stated that there was no sufficient evidence of voter intimidation. The ruling may encourage similar mass voter challenges in future elections, while voting rights advocates warn of the potential harm to democracy.

via WABE 90.1 FM|

##electionintegrity #georgiaelections