On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) took significant legal action by filing a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia. This lawsuit aims to obtain crucial records related to the 2020 election, marking a continuation of efforts from the Trump administration to scrutinize the election results that President Trump lost. The DOJ is specifically requesting documents that include ballot stubs and signature envelopes from the 2020 general election, as outlined in the lawsuit filed by the DOJ's civil division.
The lawsuit emphasizes that Attorney General Pam Bondi is actively investigating Fulton County's compliance with federal election law. This investigation comes after DOJ officials reached out to the Fulton County clerk in November, requesting the aforementioned records. According to the suit, this initial request went unanswered, prompting the DOJ to escalate the matter to litigation.
Former President Donald Trump has consistently maintained that he won the 2020 election, including in the state of Georgia, which was ultimately won by Joe Biden. This ongoing narrative has led to significant legal complications, including the recent indictment of Trump and 18 others in Fulton County for their alleged roles in attempting to overturn the election results. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and it is notable that the charges against all defendants were dismissed last month.
As of now, the Fulton County clerk has not provided an immediate response to requests for comment from ABC News regarding the lawsuit. This situation continues to unfold as the DOJ and Fulton County navigate the complexities surrounding the 2020 election and the associated legal battles.