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DOJ Sues Six States Over Refusal to Share Voter Roll Maintenance Records
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against six states – California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania – accusing them of violating federal law by refusing to provide complete voter registration lists and information about how they maintain those lists.
According to the lawsuits, the DOJ maintains that states retain not only public voter data but also “sensitive” details such as driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, and procedural documents for list maintenance.
The lawsuits argue that the refusal to comply obstructs enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and Help America Vote Act (HAVA), both of which require states to keep accurate and transparent voter registration systems
States pushed back hard. Michigan provided only a general version of the voter file, refusing requests for detailed personal data.
Minnesota Secretary of State says DOJ never answered questions about how data will be protected before a lawsuit is filed
California’s top election official called the demand a “fishing expedition” lacking legal justification. And Pennsylvania’s secretary described the move as “unprecedented and unlawful.
What This Could Mean the lawsuit against the six states?
The US Department of Justice officials said the lawsuit is necessary to ensure that states comply with federal obligations to maintain voter rolls.
Critics argue that the DOJ’s push represents federal overreach in government-run election administration, especially when it comes to releasing citizens’ personal data.
With similar lawsuits already filed in Oregon and Maine, According to AP, the DOJ campaign could reshape the boundaries between state election administration and federal oversight especially ahead of another tightly contested election cycle.
