Pamela Bondi didn’t hold back. The Attorney General has directed the DOJ to withdraw its long-running lawsuit against Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, ending a legal saga that’s drawn national attention.
The lawsuit, originally filed during the Biden administration, claimed that Georgia’s voting law was a deliberate attempt to suppress Black voters. But Bondi says that narrative simply didn’t hold up.
“Black voter turnout actually went up under SB 202,” she said. “There was no suppression — just political spin. Georgians want secure elections, not scare tactics.”
When Georgia passed SB 202 in 2021, it triggered a firestorm. Critics compared it to Jim Crow. Cable news exploded. Major League Baseball even pulled its All-Star Game from Atlanta — a move that reportedly cost the state over $100 million.
The law itself? Pretty straightforward. It added ID requirements for absentee ballots, streamlined the early voting calendar, and aimed to tighten how results are reported.
Supporters said it was about restoring trust in elections. Opponents claimed it was voter suppression in disguise.
But here’s the kicker: turnout went up. Especially among Black voters.
Now, after years of legal wrangling, the DOJ is backing off.
“The Department of Justice is done with this disgrace,” said Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle. “There’s nothing racist about protecting the vote.”
Bondi made it clear: the DOJ won’t be used as a political weapon. Not on her watch.
“We’re focused on real civil rights issues,” she said. “Not chasing boogeymen that don’t exist.”
This wasn’t just about ending a lawsuit, it was about making a point. It’s a reminder that facts still matter, and that tossing out serious accusations like racism without real proof can carry serious consequences.
For Bondi and for allies like President Trump, it’s about changing the conversation. They’re pushing back on what they see as a politically driven narrative and working to restore trust in how elections are run.
In Georgia, no matter who you are or how you vote, this move brings a welcome shift — less political noise, fewer distractions, and a clearer focus on what really matters: making sure every vote counts.
Pam Bondi shutting down the case sends a pretty clear message — sometimes the story we’re told doesn’t match the reality. Georgia’s voting law didn’t stop voters. Turnout actually went up, including among Black voters.
Maybe it’s time to stop shouting about suppression and start talking about what actually helps people vote: clarity, access, and confidence in the system.
SB 202 sparked plenty of outrage. But now that the dust has settled and the numbers are in, maybe we can take a breath and ask the real question: what are we actually fighting for?
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