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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By Kate Brumback, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April served a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact ...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia's most populous county, a Democratic stronghold, cost him victory in the state in 2020.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , where local election workers are the backbone of the democratic process, the ruling in Fulton County, Georgia, has significant implications. The judge's decision to quash the subpoena for the names and personal contact information of election workers sends a strong message about the importance of protecting these individuals from harassment and intimidation. As San Antonio prepares for its own upcoming elections, this ruling serves as a reminder that local election workers must be able to perform their duties without fear of retribution or targeting. The fact that the statute of limitations for any possible crime arising from the 2020 election has expired also underscores the need for local authorities to focus on supporting and protecting election workers, rather than subjecting them to unnecessary scrutiny. San Antonio's own election officials will likely be watching this development closely, as they work to ensure the integrity and safety of the electoral process in our community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April served a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact ...
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