The US Justice Department has decided to withdraw its opposition to Georgia’s voting law challenge. Attorney General Pam Bondi cited increased Black voter turnout in Georgia as evidence that the 2021 law did not suppress votes. Bondi emphasized the importance of secure elections over false claims of voter suppression. This move reflects the Justice Department’s shift towards conservative causes under the current administration. Despite the government’s decision, civil rights groups including the Georgia NAACP plan to continue their fight against the law. The law, which includes restrictions on absentee ballots and providing aid to voters in line, has been a point of contention, with Georgia defending it as essential for election security. Georgia’s top elections official, Brad Raffensperger, praised the Justice Department’s decision, asserting that the law is legally sound. Preliminary data from the 2024 election suggests an increase in Black voter participation, though a widening turnout gap between white and Black voters has been noted.
