Democrat Stacey Abrams’ campaign asked a federal judge on Wednesday to shut down unlimited contributions to a committee controlled by Republican incumbent Brian Kemp.
The filing is yet more litigation over the constitutionality of a 2021 Georgia law that allows certain top elected officials and party nominees to create “leadership committees” that can raise campaign funds without limits and coordinate spending with campaigns.
The judge earlier denied a request by Abrams to start taking unlimited amounts before she clinches the Democratic nomination on May 24.
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