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DOJ Demands Voter Data Amid Election Integrity Debate

3/14/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice seeks sensitive voter data from 29 states to safeguard election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Michigan and Ohio have resisted the DOJ's lawsuits, citing privacy concerns.
Critics say the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration could use the data to suppress voters through immigration enforcement.
Some Republican officials have complied with the requests, highlighting a national debate over the federal role in state elections.

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The U.S. Department of Justice seeks sensitive voter data from 29 states to safeguard election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Michigan and Ohio have resisted the DOJ's lawsuits, citing privacy concerns.
Critics say the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration could use the data to suppress voters through immigration enforcement.
Some Republican officials have complied with the requests, highlighting a national debate over the federal role in state elections.