A Georgia judge has quashed a subpoena issued by the Department of Justice that sought the names and personal information of Fulton County's 2020 election workers. The ruling, made on January 29, 2026, found that the federal agency had overstepped its authority in demanding the data.
The subpoena was part of an investigation related to the 2020 election in Fulton County. The judge's decision effectively prevents the DOJ from obtaining the private details of individuals who worked on the election.
This action by the DOJ follows heightened scrutiny of election processes and worker information in the years since the 2020 election. The judge's decision underscores the legal boundaries surrounding such investigative requests and the protection of personal information for election officials and workers.