Federal Judge Recuses Herself from Georgia Election Records Case
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has recused herself from a federal case in Georgia involving election records. This decision follows a request by the U.S. Department of Justice, which raised concerns about her impartiality due to her attendance at a…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 16, 2026 —
Federal Judge Recuses Herself from Georgia Election Records Case
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has recused herself from a federal case in Georgia concerning election records. The decision was made after the U.S. Department of Justice submitted a request citing concerns about her impartiality.
The Department of Justice’s request highlighted two main issues: Judge Ross’s attendance at a political event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a previous instance of disciplinary action for misconduct. The misconduct cited involved having sex in her chambers.
The case involves federal election records, and the judge’s recusal means she will no longer preside over proceedings related to this matter.
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