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DOJ Sues Georgia Over Withheld 2020 Voter Records

12/12/2025

Summary

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, for withholding 2020 voter records after an October subpoena.
The action is part of a broader effort to obtain voting data from Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the records are essential to prevent "vote dilution."
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed, without evidence, that the 2020 election was rigged against him.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the South. Following decades of civil rights activism, the Act led to a significant increase in registered Black voters, with numbers rising from 29.3% in 1965 to over 52% by 1967. Today's lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice against Fulton County reflects ongoing struggles for voting access and integrity.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, for withholding 2020 voter records after an October subpoena.
The action is part of a broader effort to obtain voting data from Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the records are essential to prevent "vote dilution."
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed, without evidence, that the 2020 election was rigged against him.

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