U.S. District Court Judge James Moody, has decided to remand a High-Profile Lawsuit concerning Arkansas Election Laws back to the State Court.
The Case was initially moved to Federal Court, at the request of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin (R), but Judge Moody’s Decision ensures that the Case will be settled, in the realm where its impact is most directly felt.
The Lawsuit, filed by Plaintiffs including Col. Conrad Reynolds, CEO of the Arkansas Voter Integrity Initiative (AVII), is against:
- John Thurston (R) in His Official capacity as Arkansas Secretary of State.
- Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, in its Official capacity.
- Election Systems and Software, LLC.
The Lawsuit claims that the ExpressVote Electronic Voting Devices, and DS200 Electronic Tabulators, do Not comply with State Law, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
Consequently, Voters are unable to Independently Verify their Votes before Casting them, the Suit alleges.
Col. Reynolds voiced his Approval of the Decision.
“The heart of this case involves state election laws, and it is right that the responsibility to rectify any shortcomings should rest firmly on the shoulders of those Arkansas officials who have approved a system that may be in violation of those laws,” he said.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to our lawyer, Clint Lancaster, and the Lancaster Law Firm for their unwavering dedication and expertise in this case. This significant decision by Judge Moody reaffirms the principle that local issues should be resolved at the local level. We hope for a just and swift resolution of the case at the state level.” He added.
The Ccase will move back to Judge Fox in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
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