Court declines RNC request to intervene in Pennsylvania voting dispute

Pennsylvania judge says RNC lacks standing to challenge use of drop boxes

A Pennsylvania judge has declined a request by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the use of drop boxes in the state's upcoming election. The judge ruled that the RNC lacked standing to bring the lawsuit because it had not shown that it had been harmed by the use of drop boxes.

The RNC had argued that the use of drop boxes would lead to voter fraud, but the judge rejected this argument, saying that there was no evidence to support it. The judge also noted that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had already ruled that the use of drop boxes was legal.

The RNC's request to intervene in the lawsuit was part of a larger effort by Republicans to restrict access to voting. In recent months, Republicans have passed laws in several states that make it more difficult to vote, including laws that restrict the use of drop boxes and early voting.

The RNC's efforts to restrict access to voting have been met with widespread criticism from Democrats and voting rights advocates. Critics argue that these laws are designed to suppress the vote of minority voters, who are more likely to vote by mail or use drop boxes.

The Pennsylvania judge's ruling is a setback for the RNC's efforts to restrict access to voting. The ruling is a reminder that the courts will not tolerate attempts to suppress the vote.