DOJ Sues Fulton County Over 2020 Ballot Records
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Atlanta, The U.S. Department of Justice sued Fulton County on Friday, seeking copies of used and void 2020 ballots, ballot stubs, absentee signature envelopes and digital files, saying county officials refused requests tied to a state election board resolution and a prior demand letter. The complaint invokes the Civil Rights Act and cites a prior state subpoena and federal voting statutes and asks a court to compel production within five days. Separately, the Justice Department filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Nevada and has sued 18 states over voter registration lists. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Axios, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KOAA, https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com, The Spokesman Review and Eagle-Tribune.
Timeline of Events
- July: State Election Board issued a resolution requesting assistance with voting transparency.
- October: Attorney general sent a demand letter requesting Fulton County 2020 records.
- Early December: Fulton County did not produce records, citing sealed status.
- Dec 10–12: DOJ filed a federal complaint against Fulton County and lawsuits against several states.
- Following filings: Total of 18 states have been sued over voter registration lists.
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The Justice Department could benefit if courts compel production, enabling federal oversight of voter registration maintenance and potentially strengthening the department's ability to audit election administration practices.
Fulton County officials and local voters may suffer increased administrative burdens, possible privacy exposure of personal data, and renewed politicized scrutiny if sealed records are produced.
After reading and researching latest news.... The DOJ filed suits seeking sealed 2020 Fulton County ballots and statewide voter registration lists; 18 states face similar suits. Litigation cites the Civil Rights Act and federal voting laws, and centers on whether the department has inspection authority and on privacy protections measures.
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