Us Justice Department Seeks Voter Data From States Raising Concerns Jtice Says 'lack Of Urgency' Led To Failed Response To
The justice department is ramping up an effort to get election data from the states Nation world justice department requests voter and election data from at least 15 states, ap finds the unusually expansive outreach has raised alarm among some election officials. According to an associated press tally, the department's voting section has requested copies of voter registration lists from state election administrators in at least 15 states.
DOJ seeks South Carolina voter data, raising privacy fears
The justice department claims it needs this information to assess whether states are complying with federal requirements to maintain accurate voter rolls, but states have mostly resisted these demands, citing state and federal privacy laws that protect americans' sensitive personal data. Letters that the associated press found the justice department sent to election officials across the nation inquiring about elections and voter information are causing a stir amongst officials, as. Some of the states have provided the justice department with voter lists that have sensitive personal information redacted, only to find themselves sued by the department.
The federal government has sued more than 20 states and washington, dc, for not complying
The specifics vary, but the target is consistent Department of justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states. A quiet but expansive outreach by the doj is asking states for voter rolls, election procedures, and fraud data, raising legal and privacy concerns across party lines. The department of justice building is seen on july 18, 2025 in washington, dc
Santiago/getty images) in recent months, the u.s Department of justice (doj) has been contacting states demanding access to sensitive election and voting data In minnesota and nevada, doj sent nearly identical letters seeking access to their state voter rolls In colorado, doj made an.
