Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoena demanding names of election workers in Fulton County

A federal judge blocked a Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of elections workers who participated in the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. 

President Donald Trump has alleged there was ballot fraud during the count conducted in the county, which includes Atlanta. 

In his ruling, Judge William Ray wrote that the subpoena requires the disclosure of personal identifying information of thousands of employees and volunteers who worked during the 2020 election, CNBC reported. 

“Such a large disclosure of information threatens to chill participation in future elections, which will surely impact Fulton County,” Ray wrote. 

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections wanted to block the subpoena, arguing that it was intended to “target, harass, and punish” Trump’s perceived political opponents.