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politics1d ago
Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next
- Federal agents seized 2020 ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, marking the start of a wave of ballot seizures in multiple states.
- DOJ demands for Arizona and Michigan materials followed, including digital ballot images and records related to the 2020 and 2024 elections.
- Michigan and California authorities followed with demands or seizures, drawing criticism from election experts about legitimacy and potential chilling effects.
- Experts warned that ballot seizures could create chaos and set a dangerous precedent if not properly vetted by courts.
- Georgia’s 2021 law changes the control of the state election board, potentially affecting future ballot handling.
- Riverside County, California, saw a local sheriff pursue an unauthorized recount after seizures, drawing state-level pushback.
- Experts note that ballot retention laws complicate seizures by distinguishing between originals and copies.
- The DOJ defended efforts as preserving election integrity while acknowledging ongoing investigations.
- Some analysts say the seizures may be tied to political pressures and post-2020 election narratives.
- Experts caution that post-seizure scrutiny by courts is essential to prevent misuse of powers.
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