DOJ Withdraws Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Georgia's Election Law

The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has officially withdrawn a lawsuit initiated during the Biden administration that accused Georgia's Senate Bill 202 of intentionally suppressing Black voter turnout. The dismissal of the lawsuit reflects a significant shift in the DOJ's approach to election-related legal actions, coinciding with President Trump's directive to focus on combating voter fraud. Bondi and other officials argued that claims of voter suppression were unfounded, citing increased Black voter participation since the implementation of SB 202, which includes measures like voter ID requirements and adjustments to absentee ballot procedures. The lawsuit had previously drawn widespread attention and criticism, leading to economic impacts such as Major League Baseball relocating the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta. The DOJ is now prioritizing addressing genuine discrimination cases while promoting election integrity without political bias. This move indicates a broader agenda to end what the Trump administration labels as politically motivated litigation.