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Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ's Voter Roll Lawsuit in Oregon

1/27/2026

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Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit

A federal judge in Oregon, Mustafa Kasubhai, dismissed the Justice Department's suit for unredacted voter rolls.
The ruling marks a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield supported the dismissal, citing privacy law violations.
The Department of Justice has pursued similar Civil Rights Act lawsuits against multiple states.

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Bondi Urges Voter Data

Attorney General Pam Bondi of Florida urged Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to let the U.S. Department of Justice access voter rolls.
The request followed federal immigration agents' fatal shooting of an American citizen in Minneapolis.
The move reflects the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to obtain voter data.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon opposed the request, calling it an 'outrageous attempt' to violate privacy laws.

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Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Following its enactment, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 further protected voting rights, significantly increasing Black voter registration. Recent legal battles, including the 2021 Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee ruling, continue to shape the ongoing struggle between federal and state authorities over voter access and data privacy.

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Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit

A federal judge in Oregon, Mustafa Kasubhai, dismissed the Justice Department's suit for unredacted voter rolls.
The ruling marks a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield supported the dismissal, citing privacy law violations.
The Department of Justice has pursued similar Civil Rights Act lawsuits against multiple states.

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