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Trump Administration Sues Arizona Over Voter Records Dispute

1/7/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has sued Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for withholding voter registration records.
Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, says releasing the records would ensure accurate voter rolls.
Fontes argues releasing the records would violate state and federal privacy laws.
A federal judge has ruled that a private foundation can pursue its demand for voter records from Fontes under the National Voter Registration Act.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has sued Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for withholding voter registration records.
Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, says releasing the records would ensure accurate voter rolls.
Fontes argues releasing the records would violate state and federal privacy laws.
A federal judge has ruled that a private foundation can pursue its demand for voter records from Fontes under the National Voter Registration Act.