"We must reject these efforts and stand with the Constitution to defend states’ authority to conduct and administer elections," Allen added. The law also handed more election authority to the GOP-controlled state legislature. The state election board can also now investigate county election boards and has the power to suspend county election superintendents – though the board can only suspend four at a time. The Justice Department is arguing that the Georgia law is in violation of the VRA. "This lawsuit is without merit and should be dismissed," the brief states.

Source: Fox News August 02, 2021 19:07 UTC