Justice Department Sues 5 States, Most Republican-Led, for Voter Data
The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against five states—Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and two others—seeking unredacted voter registration databases as part of investigations into alleged voter fraud. The actions target Republican-led states and aim to obtain comprehensive voter data to support ongoing inquiries.
Prosecutors argue that the unredacted databases are necessary to verify claims of irregularities and protect election integrity. Critics say the lawsuits overstep privacy protections and are politically motivated.
The suits mark a continued confrontation over access to voter data, highlighting tensions between federal authorities and state election offices regarding how voter information is collected, stored, and shared.