Bloomberg Law Fulton County Raid & Poker, Law and Taxes
Feb 4, 2026
Holly Barker, a senior reporter who covers high-profile trials, and Rebecca Green, an elections law professor focused on voting procedures. They discuss the FBI seizure of Fulton County voter rolls and the privacy and federal-overreach concerns it raises. They also cover the Tom Goldstein trial, exploring allegations about poker-funded luxury, tax charges, and legal strategies in a high-stakes courtroom battle.
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Fulton County As Election Flashpoint
- Fulton County became a focal point for repeated, high-profile fraud allegations after Trump pushed investigations and public claims.
- Rebecca Green says multiple recounts and audits found no widespread fraud that would change the result.
Unusual Federal Seizure Of Election Materials
- The FBI seized hundreds of boxes of ballots, voter rolls and election records under a grand jury subpoena.
- Rebecca Green notes she can't recall another instance of federal seizure of voting equipment and records like this.
Privacy And Federalism Risks Of Seizure
- Experts worry seizing state-held voter rolls raises voter privacy and federalism concerns.
- Green warns it could set a precedent for future federal removal of state custody of ballots and equipment.