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DOJ Seizes 2020 Ballots, Sparks Controversy in Fulton County

4/4/2026

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The Department of Justice seized 2020 election ballots from Fulton County, Georgia.
Fulton County officials allege the seizure was intended to bypass ongoing civil litigation.
They say Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon's social media posts contradict the DOJ's claim of an independent criminal investigation.
U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul Boulee said using a criminal warrant to bypass civil proceedings could favor Fulton County's case.

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The Department of Justice seized 2020 election ballots from Fulton County, Georgia.
Fulton County officials allege the seizure was intended to bypass ongoing civil litigation.
They say Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon's social media posts contradict the DOJ's claim of an independent criminal investigation.
U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul Boulee said using a criminal warrant to bypass civil proceedings could favor Fulton County's case.