Judge Robert McBurney blocked a Georgia Election Day rule that mandated hand counting of ballots, deeming it unreasonable and questioning its timing just before early voting.
The ruling addresses the certification of election results, assertively stating that election officials cannot refuse to certify results even amidst concerns regarding election transparency.
Cobb County's lawsuit deemed the new rules as exceeding state board authority and lacking proper compliance with legal standards, hinting at broader implications for election integrity.
The rulings protect against potential manipulation of the election process, aligning with concerns from Democrats and voting rights advocates amid contemporary political tensions in Georgia.
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