NewsFox News PoliticsMay 7, 2026United States
Judge Rules FBI Can Keep Seized 2020 Fulton County Election Records
A federal judge has denied Fulton County's request to reclaim over 600 boxes of 2020 election records seized by the FBI, marking a legal victory for the Department of Justice's ongoing investigation into past election administration. Following the ruling, the DOJ’s official social media accounts publicly mocked journalists who had previously questioned the strength of the government's legal arguments.
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The ruling allows federal investigators to retain possession of 2020 election ballots and records in Georgia, directly impacting the scope and pace of the ongoing federal probe into election administration in battleground states.
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locationFulton County“County in Georgia where election records were seized by the FBI.”personJon Ossoff“U.S. Senator who criticized the federal investigation.”personRobb Pitts“Fulton County Board of Commissioners chairman who opposed the seizure.”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency conducting the investigation into 2020 election records.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration is pursuing investigations into 2020 election rec”personJ.P. Boulee“Federal judge who issued the 68-page order denying the return of election record”