As the November midterms approach, federal and local authorities in the US are seizing old ballots from various states, raising concerns about potential future disruptions. The most notable seizure occurred in Fulton County, Georgia, where FBI agents raided an election facility in January, taking 600 boxes of 2020 ballots. This action, coupled with similar incidents in Arizona and Michigan, has prompted experts to warn that it could set a dangerous precedent.

Election experts fear that these actions may be politically motivated, undermining faith in the democratic process. The Department of Justice claims they are searching for evidence of fraud, but critics argue that this is more about sending a message to voters and election officials than addressing any real issue.

The seizures have particularly focused on battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan, where control over state elections could determine which party holds power in Congress. This raises concerns among experts who fear a dry-run for ongoing election interference. The involvement of high-profile figures like Trump’s legal adviser Kurt Olsen adds to the suspicion that these actions are politically driven.

The most controversial case is the one in Fulton County, Georgia, where the seizure was initiated by a lawyer who has long assisted Trump with overturning the 2020 election results. The lack of foreign interference claims and reliance on questionable reports for probable cause have raised serious doubts about the legitimacy of these actions.