Alphonso David, left, Arian Simone, Fearless Fund co-founder and CEO, and others listen as Serena Paramore, of the National Action Network, makes remarks after appearing in federal court at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Carl Juste/The Miami Herald)

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Libertarian, Green parties challenge Georgia campaign law

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