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DOJ Sues Six States Over Voter Data Access

9/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against six states, including Pennsylvania, for not providing sensitive voter data.
The actions mirror a broader Trump push to collect extensive national voter roll data, a goal critics fear.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said accurate voter rolls support fair elections, while Secretaries of State from both parties rejected requests, citing state oversight protections.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, establishing federal oversight in states with histories of voter suppression. Recent lawsuits by the U.S. Department of Justice against six states, including Pennsylvania, reflect ongoing struggles for electoral integrity. Since 2013, over 361 bills restricting voting access have been introduced in 47 states, raising concerns about the balance of power between federal and state election authorities.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against six states, including Pennsylvania, for not providing sensitive voter data.
The actions mirror a broader Trump push to collect extensive national voter roll data, a goal critics fear.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said accurate voter rolls support fair elections, while Secretaries of State from both parties rejected requests, citing state oversight protections.

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