A federal judge recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the U.S. Department of Justice raised questions about her ability to be impartial.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Who

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, U.S. Department of Justice, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, President Donald Trump

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMT · 4h 30m ago

Where

Atlanta, Georgia, United States ·

Why

Judge Ross recused herself "out of an abundance of caution for the potential perception of bias" after the Justice Department cited her reported attendance at an event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This recusal addresses concerns about judicial impartiality in a case concerning statewide voter lists, potentially ensuring a more neutral deliberation on access to crucial election records in Georgia.

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https://apnews.com/article/federal-judge-sex-misconduct-georgia-election-records-d617d12127586a93e660e9ebd5e3976b
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