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Judge Questions Trump Administration's Voter Roll Request in Maine

3/27/2026

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A U.S. District Court judge appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's request for Maine's voter rolls at a hearing.
The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine and 28 states alleges federal-law violations after Maine's Secretary of State rejected the data request.
The judge's questions reflect ongoing tensions between Maine's Democratic leadership and the Trump administration, including past disputes over transgender protections.

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A U.S. District Court judge appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's request for Maine's voter rolls at a hearing.
The Trump administration's lawsuit against Maine and 28 states alleges federal-law violations after Maine's Secretary of State rejected the data request.
The judge's questions reflect ongoing tensions between Maine's Democratic leadership and the Trump administration, including past disputes over transgender protections.