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FBI Seizes 650 Boxes from Fulton County Election Office

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a January 28, 2026 search warrant at a Fulton County election office, seizing more than 650 boxes tied to the 2020 election.
The warrant came from Kurt Olsen, a Trump administration lawyer involved in overturning the election.
Fulton County officials seek return of the seized materials, arguing the allegations are false and have been investigated and disproven by state officials.

History

Historical Context

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, enacted in 1978, established legal frameworks for government surveillance, significantly impacting civil liberties. By 2020, the ACLU reported 650,000 surveillance requests under this law. This context resonates with the FBI's recent seizure of 650 boxes in Fulton County related to the 2020 election, raising concerns about legality and public trust in electoral integrity.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a January 28, 2026 search warrant at a Fulton County election office, seizing more than 650 boxes tied to the 2020 election.
The warrant came from Kurt Olsen, a Trump administration lawyer involved in overturning the election.
Fulton County officials seek return of the seized materials, arguing the allegations are false and have been investigated and disproven by state officials.

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