Federal Judge to Hear Arguments on Return of Confiscated Ballots from 2020 Election in Fulton County, Georgia
A federal judge in Atlanta is set to listen to arguments on Friday regarding a request from officials in Fulton County, Georgia, for the FBI to return confiscated ballots and other items from the 2020 election. The hearing was scheduled by U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee after unsuccessful mediation attempts between the parties. The Associated Press reported that the dispute arose from a search warrant executed by the FBI in November 2021 at the county's election offices. The FBI seized items related to the 2020 election, including ballots, computers, and other materials. The county officials argue that the seizure was unlawful and are seeking the return of the confiscated items. The FBI has not publicly disclosed the reason for the search warrant or the details of the investigation. The hearing will provide an opportunity for both parties to present their arguments before the court.