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DOJ Demands Voter Data, States Push Back on Privacy

8/4/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up its demands for voter data from 15 states, igniting fears of privacy invasion and federal overreach. This shift in focus from safeguarding voting rights to probing election fraud has sparked resistance, with several states standing firm against compliance, citing their legal responsibilities.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up its demands for voter data from 15 states, igniting fears of privacy invasion and federal overreach. This shift in focus from safeguarding voting rights to probing election fraud has sparked resistance, with several states standing firm against compliance, citing their legal responsibilities.