DOJ in Fulton

An FBI agent enters the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

DEVELOPING STORY

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

The move is an escalation in the ongoing battle over the results of the presidential election more than five years ago.

OPINION

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ICE in Georgia: Convicted criminals make up less than a third of all arrests

During the first nine months of Trump’s second term, Georgia trailed only Florida, Texas and California for most ICE arrests.

ICE opens new satellite field office in College Park

DeKalb defers ICE resolution as residents condemn violence by agents

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Cobb County school officials threaten to punish students joining ICE walkout

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JAMIE DUPREE

Donald Trump tries to make gun rights a Minnesota scapegoat

The stance puts the president at odds with gun rights groups and a key part of his GOP base.

ERICK ERICKSON

Americans can defend lawful deportations and condemn wrongful enforcement

The U.S. government should be committed to protecting its borders and keeping criminals out, but the current ICE enforcement strategy is dishonest and aggressive.

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Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti lost his life. We must chart a different path.

Nurses show ‘radical compassion’ every day and are devoted to saving lives and improving the human condition.

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AJC's Mike Jordan wants you to commit and stop treating salads like side pieces.

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Council members questioned why a vote to stop work on the Eastside Beltline light rail project didn’t go to the MARTA board for approval.

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FBI raid of the Fulton County election site is a deliberate attempt by the Trump administration and its allies to undermine free and fair elections in Democratic strongholds.

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