Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voter data
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit demanding detailed voter registration data from Rhode Island, including birth dates, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. The ruling follows similar rejections in California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oregon, while at least 12 states have provided or promised to provide the data. The DOJ has sued at least 30 states seeking voter information, claiming it needs the data for election security purposes.
- Al Jazeerafirst
- PBS NewsHour+36 min
- The Hill+15.8 h
No left-right split here
Coverage clusters in the center and international press. Here is each take as it stands.
“Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking personal details about Rhode Island voters”
“US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island”
“Judge rejects DOJ push for Rhode Island voter information”