The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that Judge Eleanor Ross recuse herself from a case involving Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger, who has refused to provide election records to the federal agency.
The request, filed on Friday, cites prior disciplinary actions against the judge as a potential conflict of interest.
The dispute centers on Raffensberger's refusal to comply with a federal subpoena for election-related documents.
The DOJ argues that the records are essential for its ongoing legal review of election procedures.
If Judge Ross steps aside, the case could be reassigned to another judge, potentially altering the timeline for resolution.
This development adds another layer of complexity to a broader legal landscape involving election integrity and federal oversight.