PHOTOS: Protests at Capitol as lawmakers debate voting bills

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PHOTOS: Protests at Capitol as lawmakers debate voting bills

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators chain themselves together as they stage a sit-in protest on the South wing steps of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that was moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Fayette County resident Lynn Frow holds signs in support of election bills during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mike Dugan (R-Carrolton), left, is congratulated after SB 241 passed in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators hold signs to oppose current election legislation during a Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance rally outside of the Georgia State Capitol building on crossover day in the legislative session in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Fulton County resident Ginger Bradshaw (center) holds signs in support of election bills during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Senators Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson), left, and Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek), right, make their way to the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) speaks in opposition of the current voting legislation during a Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance rally outside of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth),left, and Rep. Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) speak amongst themselves in the hallway during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta), center, walks swiftly as she navigates the hallways of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Georgia State Troopers stand by as demonstrators chain themselves together as they stage a sit-in protest on the South wing steps of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that is moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — A protest sign opposing current election legislation is displayed at a demonstration outside of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Ariane B., left, and Sharon F., right, (last names withheld) display their signs on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol Building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. Ariane and Sharon said they were in support of the election legislation that is moving through the Senate chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Ariane B., third from right, and Sharon F., right, (last names withheld) display their signs on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol Building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. Ariane and Sharon said they were in support of the election legislation that is moving through the Senate chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Fulton Commission Chairman Robb Pitts speaks during a presser on the South Wing steps during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators chain themselves together as they stage a sit-in protest on the South wing steps of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that was moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators chant as they exit the Georgia State Capitol Building following a sit-in protest during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that is moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators chain themselves together as they stage a sit-in protest on the South wing steps of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that was moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Sen. Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) opposes SB 241 during a debate in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia —Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan (R-Carrolton) introduces SB 241 in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega), right, speaks with President Pro Tempore Sen. Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) as Miller presides over the Senate Chambers during a debate on SB 241 during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan excused himself from the lively debate because he does not believe in rolling back absentee voting in Georgia (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Sen. Tonya P. Anderson (D-Lithonia) opposes SB 241 during a debate in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia —Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) rubs his head as debate over SB 241 takes place in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia —Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) opposes SB 241 in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) speaks in favor of SB 241 during a debate in the Senate Chambers during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

210308-Atlanta-Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), left, hugs Rep. Bert Reeves (R-Marietta) after the passage of HB 479, which would reform citizen arrest laws, Monday evening, Mar. 8, 20201. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

210308-Atlanta-Rep. Bert Reeves (R-Marietta), left, hugs Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) after the passage of HB 479, which would reform citizen arrest laws, Monday evening, Mar. 8, 2021. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

210308-Atlanta-Rep. Bert Reeves (R-Marietta), left, and Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula) watch the vote tally for HB 479, which would reform citizen arrest laws, Monday evening, Mar. 8, 2021. The bill passed unanimously. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Credit: Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com

03/08/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Demonstrators chain themselves together as they stage a sit-in protest on the South wing steps of the Georgia State Capitol building during crossover day in the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Monday, March 8, 2021. These demonstrators were opposing election legislation that was moving through the Senate Chambers on crossover day. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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