Tracking the DOJ's effort to get U.S. voter registration data
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The Justice Department is seeking voter registration list data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia as part of what they consider to be their responsibility to “ensure that states have proper and effective voter registration and voter list maintenance programs.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. While many states have complied with the requests, the department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and Washington, D.C., for refusing.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump’s push to tighten election rules, is suing many states to get access to voter registration data.
Key Points:
- The DOJ says it needs the records to check whether states have proper voter list maintenance programs.
- It has asked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for voter data, including names, birth dates, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers.
- Many states have refused, and the DOJ has filed lawsuits against 30 states and Washington, D.C.; some cases have already been dismissed by federal judges.
- Oklahoma and the North Carolina State Board of Elections reached settlements with the DOJ, while other disputes are still moving through court.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The DOJ’s push for voter data could raise privacy risks and make some voters worry their personal information is being shared or misused.
Positive Impact
The effort could catch voter list errors and improve election records, which may help voters avoid registration problems.
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- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
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- President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryEvaluated
His executive order and public claims are a key driver of the DOJ effort described in the article.
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Named among the states refusing to turn over voter data and facing DOJ litigation.
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Named among the states refusing to turn over voter data and facing DOJ litigation.
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Named among the states refusing to turn over voter data and facing DOJ litigation.
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State elections body that reached a legal settlement with the Justice Department.
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One of the states that reached a settlement with the Justice Department over providing voter data.
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Named among the states refusing to turn over voter data and facing DOJ litigation.
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Named among the states refusing to turn over voter data and facing DOJ litigation.
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