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Republicans Urge Release of Voter Rolls Amid Controversy

2/20/2026

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The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed an amicus brief urging a federal court to compel the Wisconsin Elections Commission to release unredacted voter rolls.
The brief has faced criticism for inflammatory rhetoric and inaccuracies and likens Wisconsin's actions to Jim Crow-era tactics.
It argues privacy concerns mask corruption and, by claiming a noncitizen voting threat despite no evidence, undermining privacy rights.

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The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed an amicus brief urging a federal court to compel the Wisconsin Elections Commission to release unredacted voter rolls.
The brief has faced criticism for inflammatory rhetoric and inaccuracies and likens Wisconsin's actions to Jim Crow-era tactics.
It argues privacy concerns mask corruption and, by claiming a noncitizen voting threat despite no evidence, undermining privacy rights.