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Fulton County 2020 Election Materials Seizure

March 27 – March 27, 2026

Where Things Stand

Fulton County is suing the federal government to recover 650 boxes of 2020 election ballots and materials seized by the FBI in January. This legal battle determines whether the Justice Department can keep physical evidence from a past election during its ongoing investigations. The case is currently in federal court as the Trump administration and county officials argue over who should hold these records.

Key Statements

CCBS News

Fulton County attorneys argue in federal court for the return of 650 boxes of 2020 election materials seized by the FBI during a search of the county's elections office.

Identifies the specific quantity of materials and the legal venue for the dispute.

WWashington Times

Fulton County and the Trump administration argue in court over the return of 2020 election ballots and materials seized by the FBI during a January raid.

Highlights the conflict between the local county and the federal administration.

News

Georgia's Fulton County and the Trump administration square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

washingtontimes.com logoWashington TimesCenter Right

Georgia's Fulton County heads to court to argue for return of 2020 ballots seized by FBI

pbs.org logoPBS.orgCenter Left

Judge to hear arguments from Fulton County seeking return of 2020 election material seized by FBI

cbsnews.com logoCBS NewsCenter Left

Trump Justice Department's probe of the 2020 election gets first public test in court

edition.cnn.com logoCNN InternationalCenter Left

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