Pandemic Disrupts Georgia Votersâ Bid for Paper Ballots
Pandemic Disrupts Georgia Votersâ Bid for Paper Ballots
David Cross, John Carlin, Lyle Hedgecock, Mary Kaiser, and Robert Manoso were mentioned for their pro bono representation of the Coalition for Good Governance and Georgia voters in Law360âs coverage of recent developments in their suit over the stateâs electronic voting system.
In the most recent update, the voters and election advocates lost their bid to have the voting system replaced with paper ballots when U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg ruled that the plaintiffsâ request relied on information rendered obsolete by the coronavirus pandemic, and that the case canât keep pace with the challenges arising from the pandemic.
According to David, the plaintiffs will file a new preliminary injunction motion in the coming weeks to ensure reliable elections this fall, and will support the new motion with fresh evidence obtained through expedited discovery.
âItâs never too late to require elections that comply with the constitution and donât disenfranchise voters or reward interference from the likes of Russia,â David said. âItâs important to keep in mind that this isnât some last-minute effort â weâve been seeking this relief since last October.â
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