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Justice Department Sues Georgia for 2020 Election Records

12/14/2025

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Justice Department Lawsuit

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking voting records from the 2020 presidential election to investigate compliance with federal election law.
The filing follows an October subpoena for ballots that went unanswered.
The lawsuit is part of an effort with 18 states involved.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections official.
Officials said he lacks authority over state law.

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Trump's Pardon Controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, former Colorado county clerk.
Peters was convicted of election interference and is not eligible for a presidential pardon because the conviction is state-level.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser say Trump lacks authority over state crimes.
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against four states, including Colorado, for not providing voter registration records.

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Justice Department Lawsuit

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking voting records from the 2020 presidential election to investigate compliance with federal election law.
The filing follows an October subpoena for ballots that went unanswered.
The lawsuit is part of an effort with 18 states involved.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections official.
Officials said he lacks authority over state law.

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