Georgia – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Senate Bill 202 (SB 202), known as the Georgia Election Integrity Act of 2021. This move, directed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, marks an end to the Biden-era legal challenge that questioned the validity of the controversial legislation.
Governor Brian P. Kemp expressed his satisfaction with the decision, noting the effective administration of recent elections in Georgia as proof of the law’s success.
“Despite the lies and misinformation from Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, and their allies, Georgia is one of the top states in the country for early voting and experienced record voter turnout in multiple elections since the passage of the Elections Integrity Act,” Governor Kemp said.
He praised the DOJ’s decision under the current administration, emphasizing that in Georgia, “it’s easy to vote and hard to cheat.”
The 2024 General Election in Georgia showcased the law’s impact, with a historic voter turnout of 5.29 million people, surpassing the previous record set in 2020. This high participation rate followed the 2022 Midterm election, where Georgia was ranked second in the nation for early voter turnout, according to a federal report. These achievements have been touted by supporters of SB 202 as evidence that the law has bolstered, rather than hindered, voter access and election integrity.
The DOJ’s decision to withdraw the lawsuit is seen by many as a validation of Governor Kemp’s administration’s efforts to secure the electoral process while ensuring broad voter participation.
This development is likely to fuel ongoing debates about voting laws and their implications across the United States, with Georgia’s SB 202 serving as a case study in balancing election security with accessibility.
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