Georgia State Representative Park Cannon

Attorney for Georgia lawmaker calls charges ‘overreach’

Jeff Amy, Associated Press March 29, 2021

An attorney for a Georgia lawmaker who was charged with two felonies after knocking on the door to the governor’s private office said authorities overreached in the case, which unfolded while the governor spoke on live television about a sweeping overhaul of state elections.

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Georgia State Representative Park Cannon Arrested for Knocking on Governor Kemp’s Door During the Signing of Controversial Voting Bill

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterMarch 26, 2021

Democratic State Representative Park Cannon was arrested on Thursday for knocking on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s door; the proceedings happening in Kemp’s office were about new limitations on mail-in voting. The legislation will heavily impact Black voting in the State; as it seems to lean towards expanding access to in-person early voting, Cannon said she was arrested for “fighting voter suppression,” according to NPR news.