Two civic groups are pressing Fulton County commissioners to stop resisting a court order and fill open seats on the county’s election board.

On Thursday, Democracy Defense Project – Georgia and RightCount Georgia issued a joint statement saying commissioners should comply with Judge David Emerson’s ruling to appoint two Republicans, Julie Adams and Jason Frazier, to the five-member Fulton County Board of Elections.

The groups didn’t mince words:

“Obeying court orders—even when you disagree with them—is a cornerstone of the Rule of Law and of our Constitutional Republic. “

Why this fight matters

The law: Georgia requires county election boards to include two Democrats, two Republicans, and a chair chosen by the county commission.

The standoff: Commissioners voted against appointing

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