Fulton County asks judge to return 2020 election records seized by FBI
Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week.
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Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week.
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