Justice Department officials announced a federal lawsuit Friday against Georgia over new statewide voting restrictions that federal authorities allege purposefully discriminate against Black Americans, the first major action by the Biden administration to confront what it describes as efforts by Republican-led jurisdictions to limit election turnout.
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Justice Dept. sues state of Georgia over new voting restrictions
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June 25, 2021 at 4:50 p.m. EDT