Georgia's Justice Department Investigation Allegedly Directed at Debunked Election Fraud Claims
A recent development has revealed that Georgia's justice department is allegedly investigating debunked election fraud claims stemming from the 2020 presidential election. This move comes as part of a broader effort by Trump allies to transform the voting section of the agency into one that aligns with an election denial movement.
The investigation was claimed by Mark Davis, a political consultant who recently presented at a hearing on the Georgia legislature's attempt to end the state's membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a group that helps election officials remove ineligible voters from voter rolls. According to Davis, he received a call from a justice department investigator about "felony residency violations" and has submitted formal complaints about 97 voters to the Georgia secretary of state's office.
However, it appears that these claims are unfounded and have been repeatedly debunked by election officials and fact-checkers. The investigation is seen as part of a larger pattern of Trump's justice department working with election deniers to advance false claims of voter fraud.
In August, Ed Martin, an attorney appointed by Trump at the DoJ, demanded "immediate access" to 148,000 ballots and ballot envelopes that the state's election denial movement believes will prove their claims of a stolen election. The authenticity of this letter has not been independently verified, but its release has sparked concerns about the justice department's role in promoting false claims.
The voting section of the DoJ's civil rights division has taken the lead in pursuing Trump's lies about election fraud, demanding lists of voters and their personal information from more than 30 states. This effort represents a new front in the Trump administration's pursuit of fraud claims heading into next year's midterm elections.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains unclear whether the justice department is actually investigating these claims or simply complying with requests from Trump allies. The situation highlights the need for vigilance and scrutiny of election-related activities to protect the integrity of the electoral process in the United States.
A recent development has revealed that Georgia's justice department is allegedly investigating debunked election fraud claims stemming from the 2020 presidential election. This move comes as part of a broader effort by Trump allies to transform the voting section of the agency into one that aligns with an election denial movement.
The investigation was claimed by Mark Davis, a political consultant who recently presented at a hearing on the Georgia legislature's attempt to end the state's membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a group that helps election officials remove ineligible voters from voter rolls. According to Davis, he received a call from a justice department investigator about "felony residency violations" and has submitted formal complaints about 97 voters to the Georgia secretary of state's office.
However, it appears that these claims are unfounded and have been repeatedly debunked by election officials and fact-checkers. The investigation is seen as part of a larger pattern of Trump's justice department working with election deniers to advance false claims of voter fraud.
In August, Ed Martin, an attorney appointed by Trump at the DoJ, demanded "immediate access" to 148,000 ballots and ballot envelopes that the state's election denial movement believes will prove their claims of a stolen election. The authenticity of this letter has not been independently verified, but its release has sparked concerns about the justice department's role in promoting false claims.
The voting section of the DoJ's civil rights division has taken the lead in pursuing Trump's lies about election fraud, demanding lists of voters and their personal information from more than 30 states. This effort represents a new front in the Trump administration's pursuit of fraud claims heading into next year's midterm elections.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains unclear whether the justice department is actually investigating these claims or simply complying with requests from Trump allies. The situation highlights the need for vigilance and scrutiny of election-related activities to protect the integrity of the electoral process in the United States.
?? so the trumpies are trying to get their hands dirty by investigating debunked election fraud claims that have been thoroughly discredited by experts. meanwhile, they're just using it as a smokescreen to further their agenda. i'm not buying it for a sec 
and can't believe they're trying to manipulate the justice department into doing their bidding. this is a clear case of politicization of an institution 
and we need to keep our eyes on the prize – protecting the integrity of our elections! 
. I mean, come on, 97 voters with "felony residency violations" that have been debunked by everyone and their mother? It's just not adding up. And let's be real, what's the real motive here? Is it actually to investigate or is it just another way for Trump's allies to stir up more drama? 
The fact that this investigation is happening on top of the Georgia legislature trying to end ERIC, which helps remove ineligible voters from rolls... it just feels like a coordinated effort to mess with the system. I'm not buying it 
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. The whole thing reeks of politicization, if you ask me. Can't we just focus on the facts and move on? 
. If they're really going after 97 voters over unsubstantiated claims, that's just ridiculous! What's next? They'll start investigating parents who volunteer at school for being too involved? It's just a slippery slope. Our democracy relies on critical thinking and fact-checking, not chasing unfounded conspiracy theories 
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It's just so obvious that this is all about Trump's allies trying to push their agenda and discredit the democratic process. And now they're trying to get their hands on 148,000 ballots? That's just ridiculous. I'm not saying that voter fraud doesn't exist, but we need to focus on verifiable evidence, not just unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. 
It's time for some real investigation, not just a rubber-stamp job for the Trump team. 
doesn't help that doj's civil rights division is taking the lead on this, feels like they're more focused on pleasing trump than actual justice 
Trump allies are just trying to muddy the waters and undermine trust in our democracy. The fact that this investigation is happening at the same time as the midterm elections makes me even more suspicious 
i'm all about keeping the voting process legit though 
it's crazy how trump's DOJ is just jumping into this with no evidence or proof at all 
gotta stay vigilant, you know? 