Georgia Court Dismisses GOP Attempt To Restrict Hand-Delivered Mail-In Ballot Submissions
### Background
In the wake of the 2020 election, Republicans in Georgia attempted to implement new restrictions on mail-in voting. Among these restrictions was a requirement that hand-delivered mail-in ballots could only be submitted at county election offices.
### Lawsuit
Voting rights groups, including the Georgia NAACP and Common Cause, filed a lawsuit challenging the restrictions. They argued that the restrictions would disproportionately affect minority voters, who are more likely to use mail-in ballots.
### Court Ruling
On July 22, 2022, a Georgia court dismissed the GOP's attempt to restrict hand-delivered mail-in ballot submissions. The court ruled that the restrictions were unconstitutional because they violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The court found that the restrictions would disproportionately impact minority voters and that there was no legitimate reason for the restrictions.
### Impact
The court's ruling is a major victory for voting rights advocates. It ensures that all voters in Georgia will have equal access to mail-in voting, regardless of their race or ethnicity. The ruling is also a setback for Republicans, who have been trying to restrict voting rights in several states.
### Conclusion
The Georgia court's ruling is a reminder that the right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. It is a victory for all voters in Georgia and a step forward in the fight for voting rights.