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<v 0>She's not under arrest.</v>

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[inaudible]

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Georgia lawmaker was arrested after knocking on the door of the governor's

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office and interrupting him as he signed elections legislation,

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which critics say suppresses voting rights.

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<v 1>According to them, if you support voter ID for absentee ballot,</v>

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you're a racist. According to them,

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if you believe in protecting the security and sanctity of the ballot box,

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you're a quote, Jim Crow in a suit and tie in quotes.

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<v 0>State representatives,</v>

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Erica Thomas and park cannon were among roughly 10 protesters outside governor

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Brian Kemp's office.

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As he was signing the controversial bill and delivering remarks.

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You just are breasted.

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And, but you got to tell me

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what for standing for the boaters of Georgia.

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The Republican sponsored law includes new restrictions on voting by mail,

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like requiring photo IDs for absentee ballots and limiting when and where ballot

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boxes may be accessed.

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It also increases government control over elections,

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including a loving the legislature to appoint the chair of the state election

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board and replace County elections officials deemed underperforming

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[inaudible]

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Democrats and voting rights advocates say the law will disproportionately

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disenfranchise voters of color.