May do versus what they shall do can swing the election just see january 6 and pence s role after the 2020 election for that now was 66 days left until votes are counted. This cycle, there are debates happening over new election rules. In a moment, we ll talk about nebraska and a voting rights fight that you may not know was going on. We re going to zero in on a group fighting for their right to even register to vote but first i m starting with the tension over election rules here in georgia at the center is georgia state board election board, i should say, they pass new rules recently. One would allow election officials to conduct a quote, reasonable inquiry before certifying election results. Another would permit members of county election boards to investigate ballot counts. They sound benign, but democrats are suing. They argue the rules would cause chaos in georgia weeks out from the election, and they want governor brian kemp to do something. Now, this is not just a clean cut fig
And sword, a man, ora woman . Through to the quarterfinals. Hello. Its a controversial policy, attacked by human Rights Groups and subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants, moved onto a barge docked off the coast of dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which will accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing 6 Million Pounds a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to treat people, who are often fleeing war or persecution. Danjohnson has our top story tonight, and we can join him now in portland, where the barge is docked. This is deeply controversial. Whether you are supportive of it or against it, a lot of people are, this marks a big moment, a key change in the states attitude towards refugees. That attitude which is projected on behalf of us all. What has happened her
In belarus, imprisoned and held in isolation. We have a special report. And, great britains Kieran Reilly wins Bmx Freestyle gold, at the World Championhips, in glasgow. On bbc london. On newsnight at 10 30pm as the first Asylum Seekers board the governments barge in dorset, we look at the Asylum System as a whole. Is it fit for purpose . Well speak to representatives from the conservatives and labour. Hello. Its a controversial policy, thats attracted attention around the world. Its been attacked by human Rights Groups and is subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants and Asylum Seekers, moved onto a giant barge docked in dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which can accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing £6 million a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to trea
Attempt to cut costs and deter migrants attempting to come to the uk illegally by boat. Also on the programme, the standoff in niger continues. The countrys coup leaders have closed nigers airspace until further notice, citing the threat of Military Invervention from neighbouring powers. Arizonas blistering heat wave continues as us President Biden heads to the state to promote his clean energy plans. And the american millionaire allegedly working with the Chinese Government to influence politics in the west. Ill speak to the New York Times reporter behind the investigation. First lets focus on the barge for Asylum Seekers here in the uk. The government hopes that around 500 men can be housed on board the vessel called the bibby stockholm. But so far, just 15 are on board. Ministers say the barge will be better value for taxpayers than hotel rooms, which are costing more than six Million Pounds a day. There have been concerns about conditions on board, but the government insists the ba