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Georgia Defends GOP-Drawn Voting Maps in Appeals Court

Georgia defends 2023 redistricting maps in federal court against Voting Rights Act challenges, as advocates argue the maps dilute minority voting strength and fail to ensure fair representation.

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Georgia asks appeals court to reinterpret Voting Rights Act

The state of Georgia asks a federal appeals court to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could make it much harder to prove minority votes have been illegally diluted.

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Georgia asks federal appeals court to tighten Voting Rights Act

The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on Thursday to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could make it much harder to prove minority votes have been illegally diluted.

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Georgia voting-rights advocates take redistricting case to federal appellate court

Georgia Solicitor General points to election victories by Sen. Raphael Warnock. Plaintiffs' lawyer argue Warnock's wins were an anomaly.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 3d

Georgia redistricting case over Voting Rights Act weighed by appeals court

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals wrestled with the role of race in Georgia redistricting in a case over the protections of the Voting Rights Act.

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Georgia GOP head backs senator arrested before State of the State

The head of the Georgia Republican Party said he was deeply disappointed and shocked at the arrest of state Sen. Colton Moore ...

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David Cross launches campaign for Georgia GOP chairman

Suwanee resident David Cross, who is currently the Georgia Republican Party’s 2nd vice chairman, announced on Friday that he ...

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Loudermilk to chair a second GOP-led House J6 panel, this time under Judiciary Committee

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced plans to extend the GOP-led chamber's investigation into the select, Democrat-led committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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Georgia state senator arrested during governor’s speech

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore (R) was arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail on Thursday for attempting to ...

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Georgia House speaker backtracks on banning senator who was arrested for trying to enter the chamber

Georgia’s House speaker says he’s lifting his ban on a state senator entering the House chamber. The Friday decision came a ...

North Georgia state senator arrested trying to force way into House chamber

A right-wing Republican state senator was arrested Thursday morning while attempting to enter the House chambers to attend ...

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Georgia Sports Betting Bill Set to be Introduced as Session Begins

Georgia's 2025 legislative session begins with a sports betting bill imminent. Its chances of passing are far less clear.

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WABE's Week In Review: GOP infighting at the Georgia Capitol and endangered right whales may face more danger

This week on WABE, the 2025 Georgia General Assembly starts, Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his State of the State address, ...

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On pardons and January 6, Republicans torn between moving forward and looking back

Johnson also had limited options of where to put Georgia GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s investigation this Congress because House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil communicated to House ...

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