Judge invalidates key parts of Georgia election rules crafted by Trump allies - Lemmy.World

The state judge’s order affects a hand-count rule and others tied to certifying election results. A Georgia judge invalidated several new election rules Wednesday, saying the measures approved by the state’s Republican-controlled Election Board were “unconstitutional” and in violation of state law. The ruling, handed down by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox, applies to seven rules, including a hand-count rule for Election Day ballots and rules tied to certifying results. Cox wrote that the five-member board, which includes three officials lauded by former President Donald Trump, “had no authority to implement these rules” and that the measures were “illegal, unconstitutional, and void.” — 🗳️ Register to vote: https://vote.gov/ [https://vote.gov/]