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DOJ Sues 18 States Over Voter Registration Data

12/13/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing 18 states for not providing voter registration information to keep voter rolls accurate.
The lawsuits include Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and some states question the government's motives behind the requests.
The DOJ also targets Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election.
The actions illustrate ongoing tensions over election transparency and data access.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing 18 states for not providing voter registration information to keep voter rolls accurate.
The lawsuits include Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and some states question the government's motives behind the requests.
The DOJ also targets Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election.
The actions illustrate ongoing tensions over election transparency and data access.