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FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts

FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts

Summary

The FBI searched the office of an Ohio group that helps with voter registration and took documents and computer files. This search is part of a larger investigation into possible voter fraud tied to election activities during President Donald Trump’s administration.

Key Facts

  • The FBI searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office in Cleveland and questioned staff for several hours.
  • Agents also visited homes of people linked to the organization, seeking interviews and information.
  • The Ohio Organizing Collaborative focuses on criminal justice reform, racial justice, and expanding voting rights.
  • Officials said the search is related to possible voter fraud, but details have not been made public.
  • Democrats expressed worry the investigation aims to intimidate voters and damage confidence in elections.
  • Ohio has important upcoming elections for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive races expected.
  • The Justice Department has also conducted investigations or seizures related to voting in other key states during President Trump’s current term.
  • The FBI and Justice Department have not commented publicly on the Ohio search.
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