Fulton County Demands Return of 2020 Ballots Following FBI Seizure

Fulton County officials argue the FBI's seizure of 600+ boxes of 2020 election ballots violated constitutional rights as the Trump administration re-investigates the 2020 vote.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT

Source: Reuters

The FBI raid on the Union City election center was justified by claims of "deficiencies or defects" in the 2020 vote:

Alleged Discrepancies: Federal authorities cited missing digital ballot images and claims that some absentee ballots lacked the required folds, suggesting they were never mailed.

County Defense: Fulton County lawyers assert that after years of investigation, no probable cause has been established for any crime. They contend that the witnesses relied upon by the FBI, including certain Republican State Election Board members, lack credibility or misunderstand election procedures.

Judicial Stance: U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee will hear evidence regarding the search but has denied the county’s request to cross-examine the FBI agent who drafted the search warrant affidavit.

The Political Landscape

The seizure is viewed as a central pillar of a broader effort by the current administration to litigate the 2020 election ahead of the 2026 midterms: