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Judge Blocks Trump's Bid for Sensitive Voter Data

1/15/2026

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U.S. District Judge Mustafa K. Kasubhai in Oregon expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s administration's request for personal voter information.
He indicated a preference to limit access to publicly available voter lists.
Kasubhai tentatively dismissed the federal lawsuit seeking sensitive data, citing privacy laws and noting the Department of Justice failed to justify its need.
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomed the ruling, saying it protects voter privacy.

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U.S. District Judge Mustafa K. Kasubhai in Oregon expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s administration's request for personal voter information.
He indicated a preference to limit access to publicly available voter lists.
Kasubhai tentatively dismissed the federal lawsuit seeking sensitive data, citing privacy laws and noting the Department of Justice failed to justify its need.
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomed the ruling, saying it protects voter privacy.