Civil rights groups sue to keep DOJ from reviewing state voter lists
Civil rights groups have sued to block the Justice Department from collecting and reviewing state voter lists, citing constitutional concerns and privacy risks. The lawsuit comes as the DOJ is fighting in court for voter lists from 30 states and the District of Columbia.
Civil rights groups, including Common Cause, have filed a federal lawsuit to block the Justice Department from collecting and reviewing state voter lists. The groups argue that the federal government has no constitutional role in managing state elections and that creating a database with personal voter information poses significant privacy risks. The Justice Department has demanded that states turn over voter lists to help remove ineligible voters, such as undocumented immigrants and dead people. At least 12 states have provided the DOJ with voter lists, while 30 states are fighting the request in court. The lawsuit asks the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC, to order the Justice Department to delete the confidential voter data it has already collected and prevent it from sharing the data with other agencies or third-party contractors. The move is part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to 'nationalize' elections and prevent undocumented immigrants from casting ballots.
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