DOJ Appeals Dismissal of Massachusetts Voter Data Lawsuit as National Election Fight Continues
The Department of Justice has appealed a federal judge’s dismissal of its lawsuit seeking access to Massachusetts voter registration records, reopening a legal fight that could have implications far beyond the state.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin dismissed the case in April, ruling that the DOJ failed to provide the factual basis required under federal law when demanding access to unredacted voter data. The Justice Department argues the records are needed to evaluate compliance with federal election laws, while Massachusetts officials contend the request lacked legal justification and raised significant voter-privacy concerns.
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The dispute is part of a broader national campaign by the DOJ to obtain voter registration information from states. Federal judges in several states have already rejected similar lawsuits, and appeals are pending in multiple jurisdictions.
The outcome could shape future federal access to state voter databases and define the limits of federal election oversight authority.
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