U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross recused herself from a voting lawsuit initiated by the Trump administration on June 16, 2026. This decision followed an investigation revealing that she had attended a campaign event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is involved in prosecuting Trump related to the 2020 election. Judge Ross stated that she did not agree with all of the Justice Department's assertions.
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Federal Judge Recuses from Voting Lawsuit Involving Trump Administration
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has recused herself from a voting lawsuit brought by the Trump administration after it was found that she attended a campaign event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Judge Ross noted her disagreement with some of the Justice Department's claims.
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Judge who attended Fani Willis campaign event recuses from DOJ voting lawsuit
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