DOJ Subpoenas Fulton County 2020 Election Worker Names
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Atlanta — The U.S. Department of Justice issued an April 20 subpoena seeking the names, addresses and phone numbers of every person who worked in Fulton County's 2020 general election, and on Monday the county filed a motion to quash that subpoena, arguing it is grossly overbroad and seeks to intimidate election workers. The filing follows an FBI search in January that removed ballots and documents from a Fulton County elections warehouse; county lawyers say the subpoena threatens First Amendment rights and state election administration, while the DOJ said the production of records is part of an investigation into alleged irregularities. The court will review briefs this week and determine whether the subpoena stands.
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Timeline of Events
- November 3, 2020: Georgia certifies Biden victory by 11,779 votes.
- January 2024: FBI searched a Fulton County elections warehouse and seized ballots/documents.
- April 20, 2024: DOJ issued a subpoena seeking names and contact information of 2020 election workers.
- April 22, 2024: Fulton County filed a motion to quash the DOJ subpoena.
- Ongoing: Courts will review briefs and decide on disclosure and scope of records.
News Intelligence
- This subpoena could impact your rights and the integrity of elections. If the DOJ can access personal data of election workers, it could set a precedent. Keep an eye on the court's decision. It's a key moment for privacy and election administration.
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Fulton County and its election workers gained immediate legal protection when the county filed a motion to quash the DOJ subpoena, seeking to prevent public release of personal contact information.
The Justice Department's effort to obtain names and contacts of 2020 election workers encountered legal resistance and public criticism, limiting immediate access to requested records pending court review.
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