Federal Judge Slams DOJ Over Missing Evidence in Mass Voter Data Lawsuit
A federal judge just blocked another DOJ attempt to access voter data, this time in Massachusetts and it’s not an isolated loss.
According to the Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin dismissed the lawsuit after finding the Justice Department failed to provide a factual legal basis for demanding the state’s voter rolls. The ruling marks at least the fifth time courts have rejected similar efforts.
The DOJ has been suing states nationwide to obtain detailed voter data, arguing it’s needed to verify voter eligibility through federal systems. But officials across both parties have pushed back, warning the request could expose sensitive personal information and violate privacy laws.
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In Massachusetts, the court found the DOJ didn’t follow requirements under a federal civil rights law, including explaining why the data was needed.
State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell called the decision a win for voters, while the DOJ has declined to comment.
The broader legal fight is still unfolding, with multiple cases pending or under appeal.
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