Fulton Ballots Remain Seized by Justice Department

DOJ Retains Seized Fulton Ballots A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is not required to return 2020 election ballots to Fulton County, Georgia. This decision allows the DOJ to retain the ballots, which were seized by FBI agents, for an ongoing investigation into the 2020 election.

The ruling stems from a legal dispute between Fulton County and the DOJ regarding the custody of these election records. Fulton County officials had sought the return of the ballots, but the court's decision permits federal authorities to maintain possession. This outcome may impact the county's ability to reclaim its election documents.

The seized ballots are central to claims of fraud in the 2020 election, assertions that have not been substantiated by previous recounts or court challenges. Fulton County retains the option to appeal the federal judge's ruling to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, potentially extending the legal process.