The FBI announced that while there is evidence of potential violations, it was the bureau's judgment that no reasonable prosecutor would prosecute the case.

Director James Comey said Hillary Clinton and staff "were extremely careless," but there was no "clear evidence" of intent to break the law.

Political leaders, celebrities and other voters quickly took to the internet to share their thoughts on the FBI recommendation.

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Students line up after school for school buses at Sequoyah Middle School in Doraville on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The school’s principal told teachers not to talk to students about ICE, and teachers and activists are pushing back. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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