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Trump Administration Sues Connecticut for Voter Data Access

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against Connecticut to obtain voter registration data, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license data.
Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas refused the request, citing state law.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong expressed disappointment, saying the state complies with federal law and will defend against the suit.
Democratic leaders condemned the lawsuit, accusing the Trump administration of seeking private data without justification.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against Connecticut to obtain voter registration data, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license data.
Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas refused the request, citing state law.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong expressed disappointment, saying the state complies with federal law and will defend against the suit.
Democratic leaders condemned the lawsuit, accusing the Trump administration of seeking private data without justification.