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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where local election workers and volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process, the recent federal judge's ruling in Georgia's Fulton County has significant implications. The decision to quash the Justice Department's subpoena for the names and personal contact information of election workers serves as a safeguard against potential harassment and intimidation of public servants. This ruling may resonate with local election officials and workers in Bexar County, who may be concerned about the potential consequences of similar subpoenas in the future. As the community in Alamo Heights continues to participate in local elections, the protection of election workers' privacy and the prevention of undue burden on these individuals will be essential in maintaining trust in the electoral process. The ruling sets a precedent that may influence how federal agencies interact with local election officials and workers in Texas, including those in Bexar County.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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