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Judge rules DOJ can retain seized 2020 election ballots
A judge has determined that the Department of Justice can keep ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia, during an investigation. The ruling follows a legal challenge from local officials. (sources: nbcnews, usatoday, reuters, cnn)
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The judge found that Fulton County did not prove the federal government acted with disregard when seizing the ballots. As a result, the DOJ will retain possession of the ballots.
- The judge ruled that Fulton County failed to show the federal government acted with 'callous disregard' in the seizure.
- The ruling allows the DOJ to keep the 2020 election ballots taken from Georgia.
- Local officials had sought the return of the ballots through legal action.
Why it matters
The decision impacts the ongoing legal discussions surrounding the 2020 election and the handling of related evidence.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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