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December 1-6, 2000: Appeals Court Denies Bush Lawsuits Challenging Legality of Florida Manual Recounts

2000-12-01

The Eleventh US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta agrees to hear two separate but related cases challenging the Florida ballot manual count. The cases, brought by individuals but joined by the Bush campaign, argue that recounts by hand are unfair and unconstitutional. Both lawsuits are rejected. [Leip, 2008]