Attorney Avi Milikovsky, representing Central Elections Committee chair Justice Noam Solberg, argued before the High Court on Wednesday that the committee's decision barring party representatives from reporting voter data is illegal. Justice Yael Wilner said Solberg's legal opinion carries significant weight but is not decisive, while Justice Alex Stein noted the law already permits some infringement on voter privacy, as reported by N12.
The High Court of Justice heard arguments Wednesday morning in a petition concerning the Central Elections Committee's decision to bar party representatives from reporting who has voted at polling stations. Attorney Avi Milikovsky, representing committee chair Justice Noam Solberg, told the court that the decision is illegal 'no matter how you turn the wheel.' Justice Yael Wilner responded that Solberg's legal opinion carries significant weight but is not decisive. Justice Alex Stein noted that the law itself already allows some infringement on voter privacy, as parties receive information about voters. The Zioneer has previously reported on the committee's ban and the ensuing political and legal responses, including Likud's efforts to bypass the ruling.
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