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DOJ Sues Fulton County Over 2020 Election Records

12/17/2025

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DOJ Sues Fulton County

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking access to sensitive voter records from the 2020 election.
The lawsuit alleges the county violated the Civil Rights Act by not complying with a subpoena for ballot materials.
It is part of a broader initiative with similar lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada alleging those states failed to provide voter registration information, raising data privacy concerns.

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ACLU Defends Voter Privacy

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) intends to prevent the U.S. Justice Department from accessing Nevada's voter registration records.
The ACLU contends that this access violates privacy rights and could undermine its mission.
The Justice Department's lawsuit against Nevada and three other states cites federal laws to support its request for voter information.
Nevada's Secretary of State, Francisco Aguilar, criticized the Justice Department for its lack of transparency regarding data usage.
Aguilar accused the federal government of attempting to intimidate states concerning election administration.

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Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This landmark legislation built on earlier civil rights efforts, including the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960, and empowered organizations like the ACLU to challenge discriminatory practices, reflecting ongoing struggles for equality in the U.S.

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DOJ Sues Fulton County

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, seeking access to sensitive voter records from the 2020 election.
The lawsuit alleges the county violated the Civil Rights Act by not complying with a subpoena for ballot materials.
It is part of a broader initiative with similar lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada alleging those states failed to provide voter registration information, raising data privacy concerns.

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