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FBI's Fulton County Raid: Voter Rights Violation Exposed

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Department of Justice unsealed the FBI's search warrant affidavit for the January 2026 Fulton County election facility raid.
Affidavit shows investigation was initiated by Kurt Olsen, a Trump-appointed election official.
It also states probe relied on debunked voter fraud claims.
Fulton County officials say search violated voters' rights and undermined trust in elections.
The county filed multiple lawsuits challenging 2020 results, none proving widespread fraud.

History

Historical Context

Following the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump and his allies, including Rudy Giuliani, made numerous unfounded claims of voter fraud, leading to 61 lawsuits, all dismissed for lack of evidence. In 2021, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis launched an investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the election results, culminating in a 2023 indictment of Trump and 18 co-defendants for violating Georgia's RICO Act.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice unsealed the FBI's search warrant affidavit for the January 2026 Fulton County election facility raid.
Affidavit shows investigation was initiated by Kurt Olsen, a Trump-appointed election official.
It also states probe relied on debunked voter fraud claims.
Fulton County officials say search violated voters' rights and undermined trust in elections.
The county filed multiple lawsuits challenging 2020 results, none proving widespread fraud.

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