ACLU, SPLC Sue Cobb County Over Ballot Delays

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Southern Poverty Law Center have filed a lawsuit against Cobb County, Georgia, for failing to mail out over 3,000 absentee ballots requested by the election deadline. The groups argue this delay risks disenfranchising voters ahead of the crucial Nov. 5 election. Cobb County officials acknowledged they were unprepared for a significant surge in absentee ballot requests, which rose to 750 per day in the last week, leading to logistical challenges. The lawsuit seeks a three-day extension for ballot returns to Nov. 8, given that voters are still awaiting their ballots with little time left to return them. As of the latest updates, election officials are working with postal services to expedite the delivery of the outstanding ballots. Georgia is a key battleground for the upcoming election, making these issues critical for both major parties as they seek to mobilize voters.