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Lawsuit Demands DOJ Reveal Election Denier Communications

4/11/2026

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Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose communications between senior DOJ officials and election deniers, Kurt Olsen and Cleta Mitchell.
The suit alleges the Department of Justice has not complied with public records requests related to state voter rolls and the 2020 election, and it seeks the communications.
Critics warn the actions could undermine election integrity and confidence before the midterm elections.

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Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose communications between senior DOJ officials and election deniers, Kurt Olsen and Cleta Mitchell.
The suit alleges the Department of Justice has not complied with public records requests related to state voter rolls and the 2020 election, and it seeks the communications.
Critics warn the actions could undermine election integrity and confidence before the midterm elections.