Georgia court candidate sues to block ethics rules so he can keep campaigning on abortion
ATLANTA (AP) — A former Democratic congressman running for Georgia State Supreme Court filed a federal lawsuit Monday claiming a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion.
John Barrow sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules and that he must bring his campaign ads into compliance with state rules. Among the rules the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission complaint alleges Barrow is violating is one that bars candidates from making commitments about how they will rule on issues that are likely to come before the high court.
Early voting is ongoing in the nonpartisan May 21 election between Barrow and Justice Andrew Pinson, who was appointed to the nine-justice court in 2022 by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Incumbent justices in Georgia almost never lose or face serious challenges. The three other justices seeking new six-year terms are unopposed.
Related articles
Can I get my private pension at 55 due to this bizarre birth year quirk? STEVE WEBB replies
I've had some advice from my private pension provider, which said I was in the unusual position of b2024-05-07Chinese giant pandas meet public in Doha's first Panda House ahead of World Cup
Giant panda Jing Jing is seen at the Panda House at Al Khor Park in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 17, 2022. Th2024-05-07China's PLA aerobatic team to perform at world defense show in Saudi Arabia
(ECNS) -- The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force departed f2024-05-07- China's first Y-shaped pedestrian bridge opens to the public in Nansha district of Guangzhou, south2024-05-07
Nonprofit Chicago production house Invisible Institute wins 2 Pulitzer Prizes
CHICAGO (AP) — A nonprofit Chicago journalism production company dedicated to holding public institu2024-05-07Xiplomacy: A Letter from Xi — A Fond Memory of China
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-07
atest comment