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DOJ Sues Fulton County Over 2020 Election Records

12/15/2025

Summary

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a suit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking ballots and records from 2020.
The suit alleges Fulton County violated the Civil Rights Act by defying a federal subpoena.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said election integrity must be protected and called it "vote dilution."
This action follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing election-fraud claims despite multiple investigations confirming Biden's victory.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the South. By 1970, African American voter registration in the South surged by 50%. The recent DOJ lawsuit against Fulton County reflects ongoing struggles for election integrity, echoing historical challenges in safeguarding civil rights and democratic processes since the Act's enactment.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a suit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking ballots and records from 2020.
The suit alleges Fulton County violated the Civil Rights Act by defying a federal subpoena.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said election integrity must be protected and called it "vote dilution."
This action follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing election-fraud claims despite multiple investigations confirming Biden's victory.

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