Georgia asks federal appeals court to tighten Voting Rights Act
ATLANTA (AP) — The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on Thursday to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could make ...
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Georgia fights to restore maps found to dilute Black voting power
The plaintiffs in the case, including Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, a historically Black fraternity active in civil rights causes, claimed the enacted maps diminished Black voting power by failing to ...
Georgia voting-rights advocates take redistricting case to federal appellate court
Georgia Solicitor General points to election victories by Sen. Raphael Warnock. Plaintiffs' lawyer argue Warnock's wins were an anomaly.
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Courts continue weighing Georgia's political maps, with potentially broad implications for Voting Rights Act
The long-running fight over Georgia's district lines for Congress and the state legislature could have broader implications for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
‘It was crazy:’ Off-duty Atlanta officer recounts moment suspect stabbed him in Conyers hit-and-run
Hurst is accused of attacking and stabbing Atlanta Sen. Ofc. Tony Black during a road rage incident on Jan.18. Earlier this week, Seiden spoke exclusively with Black, who spent two days in the ...
Body shops in metro Atlanta says business is increasing after accidents in the winter storms
ATLANTA — A winter storm earlier this week brought snowy, icy conditions to the area that sent cars sliding across roads and into ditches throughout metro Atlanta. Now, drivers are dealing with damage ...
Man who took a US Capitol tour with a gun in his possession is arrested, police say
A man who entered the U.S. Capitol with a handgun in his possession and took a tour of the building faces weapons charges, ...