Georgia’s top court has delivered a setback to allies of former President Donald Trump in their efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. The case centered on a lawsuit filed by a group of voters, backed by Trump allies, seeking to halt the hand-counting of absentee ballots in Fulton County. The plaintiffs argued that the process was not transparent and violated state election laws.
In a unanimous decision, the Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiffs’ claims and allowed the hand-counting to continue. The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing to bring the lawsuit because they failed to show any harm or injury resulting from the hand-counting process. The justices also found that the process was being conducted in accordance with state election laws and had been observed by bipartisan monitors.
The ruling is a blow to Trump allies who have been seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. The state played a key role in President Joe Biden’s victory, with him narrowly defeating Trump by a margin of less than 12,000 votes. Trump and his allies have repeatedly claimed that the election was stolen through widespread voter fraud, despite no evidence to support these claims.
The decision by the Georgia Supreme Court is a significant setback for Trump allies, as it affirms the legitimacy of the hand-counting process and undermines their efforts to challenge the election results. The ruling also serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process and respecting the will of the voters.
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