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DOJ Sues Kentucky Over Voter Registration Compliance Issues

3/13/2026

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Kentucky for its voter registration records to ensure compliance with federal laws, amid broader administration legal setbacks.
The lawsuit follows a prior intervention by the DOJ on Kentucky's behalf, asserting the state purged voter rolls.
Kentucky's lawyers say the current lawsuit lacks evidence of noncompliance.
The DOJ's position has shifted from supporting Kentucky's list maintenance to seeking access to voter rolls for immigration enforcement.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Kentucky for its voter registration records to ensure compliance with federal laws, amid broader administration legal setbacks.
The lawsuit follows a prior intervention by the DOJ on Kentucky's behalf, asserting the state purged voter rolls.
Kentucky's lawyers say the current lawsuit lacks evidence of noncompliance.
The DOJ's position has shifted from supporting Kentucky's list maintenance to seeking access to voter rolls for immigration enforcement.