FBI Raids Ohio Progressive Group’s Office Amid Voter Fraud Investigation Federal agents conducted a search of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office on Thursday as part of a Justice Department investigation into its voter registration activities, according to three individuals with knowledge of the matter. The search, confirmed by an FBI spokesperson, followed President Donald Trump’s repeated, unsubstantiated claims about widespread voter fraud and his refusal to concede the 2020 presidential election. The FBI’s actions have drawn criticism from civil rights advocates and lawmakers, who argue the investigation targets progressive groups and undermines democratic processes. The Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a progressive organization founded in 2007, focuses on racial, social, and economic justice initiatives. Its mission includes mobilizing everyday Ohioans to advocate for systemic change. However, the group has faced scrutiny over past legal issues. In 2017, a paid canvasser for the organization pleaded guilty to participating in a fraudulent voter registration scheme. The current investigation centers on allegations of improper voter registration practices, though no evidence of widespread fraud has been presented. Prentiss Haney, a board member and former director of the organization, accused the Trump administration of using federal law enforcement to intimidate progressive activists. “This administration is fishing to drum up stories around fraud,” Haney told NBC News. “They’re weaponizing the government and using taxpayer dollars to conduct illegitimate investigations.” Haney alleged that agents visited the homes of affiliated individuals, describing the tactics as an attempt to suppress voter registration efforts. Rep.#president_donald_trump #fbi #ohio_organizing_collaborative #shontel_brown #frank_larose
