By George Magazine
The Legal War Over Fulton County
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seizure of more than 650 boxes of 2020 election records on January 28, 2026, has ignited a fierce legal battle. Fulton County is fighting the Department of Justice in federal court. Local officials allege the DOJ used a criminal search warrant as a pretext to bypass civil litigation delays and seize the ballots.
Recent unsealed documents reveal that U.S. Magistrate Judge Catherine Salinas actually assisted an FBI agent in correcting flaws in the search warrant application before signing it. Fulton County lawyers argue the underlying affidavit relied on unsubstantiated claims and a referral from a former White House lawyer.
In April, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee dealt a blow to Fulton County. He denied their request to force the DOJ to hand over internal communications regarding the origins of the raid, ruling that extraordinary discovery is not permitted at this stage.
Tulsi Gabbard and the Administration Purge
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been deeply entangled in the Fulton County controversy. In an unprecedented move for a DNI, Gabbard attended the January raid at the direct request of President Trump. However, their alliance appears to be fracturing.
Recent reports indicate Trump has explicitly ordered Gabbard to resign before the upcoming midterm elections. This pressure marks a significant administration purge and follows intense internal friction. Gabbard recently expressed concerns directly to the President regarding the reauthorization of key domestic spy authorities.
Furthermore, her department has been plagued by high profile departures, including the resignation of her subordinate, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent. The demand for Gabbard to step down suggests the administration is rapidly clearing house to consolidate alignment ahead of the midterms.
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