Lawsuit filed over Ohio's election law changes

CLEVELAND, OH (WLIO) - A Democratic law firm has sued over Ohio's new election law.

Lawsuit filed over Ohio's election law changes

The Elias Law Group alleges the provisions impose "needless and discriminatory burdens'' on voting. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Cleveland on behalf of groups representing veterans, teachers, retirees, and the homeless. The litigation points to Ohio's exemplary administration of the 2020 election and alleges lawmakers used a false narrative of widespread fraud to justify the bill.

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