Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data

DOJ Subpoena of Fulton County Election Workers·Updated July 7, 2026

4 hours ago

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data

U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II blocked a Justice Department subpoena that sought personal information for hundreds of election workers in Fulton County, Georgia. The grand jury subpoena requested names and contact information for individuals involved in the 2020 election. Judge Ray ruled that the request was unreasonable and noted that the five-year statute of limitations for potential crimes related to that election has already expired. The ruling prevents the federal government from accessing extensive personal data on thousands of workers. This decision follows a legal challenge to the Justice Department's attempt to gather information as part of an ongoing inquiry into the 2020 election process in Georgia.

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7 hours ago

Federal Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoena for Georgia Election Worker Data

U.S. District Judge William Ray II quashed a Justice Department subpoena that sought personal information for hundreds of election workers in Fulton County, Georgia. The grand jury subpoena requested identifying data for workers involved in the 2020 election. Judge Ray blocked the effort because of privacy concerns and the worry that it might stop people from working in future elections. Critics of the subpoena argued the request was too broad. One social media post from a Democratic leader called the ruling a win against efforts to change election results. The Justice Department had sought the names and details of thousands of workers, but the court found the demand for personal information was not justified.

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