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DOJ's Voter Roll Demands Spark GOP Backlash

2/18/2026

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DOJ's Voter Roll Controversy

The Department of Justice (DOJ) faces pushback from Republican officials over its demand for unredacted voter rolls.
Kris Warner, West Virginia Secretary of State, and other GOP leaders say requests violate state laws and voter privacy.
The DOJ's 25-state lawsuits have not yet produced a ruling in its favor.
Joseph Voiland, a former Trump campaign lawyer, has joined DOJ's Wisconsin lawsuit, raising concerns about motivations behind the voter data push.

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Trump's Voter Data Push

U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to obtain voter data ahead of the 2026 midterms.
He alleges noncitizens may be on state voter rolls.
The effort relies on cooperation from Republican-led states and lawsuits against noncompliant states.
The DOJ has faced legal setbacks.
Some red states have agreed to share data as the Make Elections Great Again Act remains under consideration.

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DOJ's Voter Roll Controversy

The Department of Justice (DOJ) faces pushback from Republican officials over its demand for unredacted voter rolls.
Kris Warner, West Virginia Secretary of State, and other GOP leaders say requests violate state laws and voter privacy.
The DOJ's 25-state lawsuits have not yet produced a ruling in its favor.
Joseph Voiland, a former Trump campaign lawyer, has joined DOJ's Wisconsin lawsuit, raising concerns about motivations behind the voter data push.

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