multi source·5/7/2026·5 sources analyzed
Judge rules on seized 2020 election ballots from Georgia
A judge has ruled that the Department of Justice can retain ballots seized during an FBI raid in Fulton County, Georgia. The ruling denies a request from Fulton County officials for the return of the ballots. (sources: ajc, nbcnews, usatoday, reuters, cnn)
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The judge determined that Fulton County did not prove that the federal government acted improperly in seizing the ballots. This decision allows the Trump administration to keep the ballots as part of an ongoing investigation.
- A judge ruled that the DOJ can keep the 2020 election ballots seized from Fulton County.
- Fulton County officials requested the return of the ballots but were denied.
- The judge stated that the county did not show evidence of improper conduct by the federal government.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts the handling of evidence related to the 2020 election and ongoing investigations.
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ajcJudge denies Fulton’s request for return of 2020 ballots seized in FBI raidnbcnewsJudge says DOJ can keep 2020 election ballots FBI seized from Fulton CountyusatodayJudge rules Trump administration can keep seized 2020 election ballotsreutersTrump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules