FBI Carries Out Court‑Authorized Search in Union City On Jan 28 2026, FBI agents entered the main election office in Union City, Fulton County, executing a warrant that specifically sought records tied to the 2020 election. County spokesperson Jessica Corbitt‑Dominguez confirmed the focus on “a number of records related to 2020 elections” and said the operation was still underway. The agency declined further comment on the investigation’s scope[1][2].

Search Follows Trump’s Public Threat of Prosecutions The raid came one week after former President Donald Trump warned that “people will soon be prosecuted for what they did” regarding the 2020 vote. Trump’s statement referenced ongoing legal scrutiny despite multiple courts and audits finding no fraud that could have changed the result. Both outlets linked the timing of the FBI action to Trump’s warning[1][2].

DOJ Sues Fulton Clerk Over Withheld Election Documents The Justice Department filed a civil suit against Che Alexander, clerk of Fulton’s superior and magistrate courts, alleging she failed to produce 2020 election records requested under the Civil Rights Act. The DOJ seeks a court order compelling production within five days, while Alexander has moved to dismiss the suit. The lawsuit’s timing aligns with the FBI search, underscoring federal pressure on the county’s record‑keeping[1][2].

Background: Dismissed 2023 Indictment and Ongoing Federal Probe In August 2023, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis secured a sweeping indictment of Trump and 18 co‑defendants, which a November 2023 judge dismissed over an “appearance of impropriety” linked to Willis’s romantic relationship with a prosecutor she appointed. The FBI search is part of a broader federal investigation that also examines former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both reports present this context without indicating new charges[1][2].