Thread by @MaxFlugrath

🗳️ NEW: The Georgia Attorney General issued a stark warning to the MAGA Election Board today that their rules changes may exceed their authority & violate state law.

The AG's warning came just before the pro-Trump board's Friday meeting to further change election rules. ⬇️

First reported by @JustinGrayWSB, the letter notes "several of the proposed rules...likely exceed the Board’s statutory authority...appear to conflict with the statutes governing the conduct of elections.”

Full letter in WSB's article. ⬇️ wsbtv.com/news/local/atl…

@JustinGrayWSB In the AG’s letter, he cautioned the MAGA Board over new rules, including those on certifying results, hand-counting ballots, and reporting, could easily be challenged in court for being illegal under the Georgia Election Code.

@JustinGrayWSB The AG points out that these rules overstep the Election Board’s role. By adding new requirements not outlined by Georgia’s laws, the board is attempting to act beyond its legal power, violating clear limits set by the state legislature.

@JustinGrayWSB For example, the MAGA Election Board’s proposed rule on hand-counting ballots seems to contradict Georgia law, which mandates that ballots be processed by tabulation machines. This kind of overreach risks invalidating the rule and sparking lawsuits.

@JustinGrayWSB The AG also flagged the timing of the rule changes. Implementing new election rules so close to Election Day could create confusion and chaos, a risk that’s especially high given how the courts have warned against last-minute changes.

@JustinGrayWSB The Election Board's rule changes aren't just administrative overhauls.

They’re designed to give MAGA election deniers + pro-Trump local election officials more power to reject election results — a clear threat to the integrity of Georgia elections.

@JustinGrayWSB The pro-Trump Georgia Election Board has been engaged in a conspiracy, coordinating with MAGA election deniers (some who aided Trump's failed attempts to steal the 2020 election) and local election officials.

More on that here. ⬇️

https://x.com/MaxFlugrath/status/1836471633889943882

@JustinGrayWSB The AG's letter also makes it clear: the Eleciton Board does not have the power to expand or alter statutory requirements. By attempting to do so, they’re treading into dangerous, illegal territory that could undermine confidence in the 2024 results.

@JustinGrayWSB The MAGA Election Board’s actions are setting the stage for confusion, chaos, and potential voter suppression in 2024.

But there’s one surefire way to stop this: turning out in huge numbers and making our voices heard at the ballot box, just like we did in 2020.

@JustinGrayWSB Don’t let the MAGA operation silence you. When we vote, we win, and Trump knows this.

Let’s show up in 2024, reject their election games, and protect American democracy from the man who said he'll terminate the constitution.

Make a plan to vote early. 🗳️ PeachVote.com

@JustinGrayWSB Please spread the word by retweeting the first tweet in this thread. 🙏⬇️

https://twitter.com/MaxFlugrath/status/1837132129940930774

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@JustinGrayWSB @fairfightaction Hear what voting rights leaders had to say about the MAGA Election Board’s election rule changes and plot to sow chaos in November. ⬇️

https://twitter.com/maxflugrath/status/1837252341105578226