Georgia Election Board Accused of Secretive Meeting to Push Controversial Rule Changes Ahead of November Polls

ATLanta, GA — A legal battle is unfolding in Georgia as a watchdog group, American Oversight, takes aim at the State Election Board, accusing it of breaching public meeting laws to push through controversial election rule changes. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court, targets actions surrounding a hastily arranged July 12 meeting, calling into question the legitimacy of the proceedings and the adequacy of public notification. The focal point of contention is whether proper notice was given for the meeting, required under the Georgia Open Meetings Act. American Oversight alleges that the board … Read more