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Can the Feds Require States to Turn Over Voter Data? A New Paper Suggests Federal Law Doesn’t Explicitly Allow It, So Courts Will Decide.

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

The Trump Department of Justice has tried for months to compel states to turn over voter registration data. A new university research center analysis suggests existing federal law doesn’t explicitly permit it.

U.S. DOJ Sues MA, CO, HI and NV to Turn Over Voter Registration Files, but Even Red States are Pushing Back

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department filed suits December 12th to compel Massachusetts, Colorado, Hawaii and Nevada to turn over voter registration records, including citizenship records and personal data. Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington were sued December 2nd, bringing the total to 18.

Ohio Secretary of State Refers 1,200 Alleged Illegal Voting Cases to U.S. DOJ. His Track Record is Less Than Stellar

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced October 28th that his office had referred 1,200 illegal voting cases to the U.S. Justice Department for prosecution. But his track record of convictions is less than stellar, and many of the cases were previously declined by Ohio county prosecutors for lack of evidence.

Justice Department Sues Maine & Oregon for Withholding State Voter Registration and Voting Data from Trump Administration

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Earlier this summer the Trump Justice Department requested states turn over massive amounts of voter registration, balloting, and election administration records. Two states which refused the request, Maine and Oregon, are now being sued by DOJ.

The U.S. Department of Justice is Requesting All Voter Records for 12 States, Likely a Violation of Privacy and Free Speech Rights

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to 12 secretaries of state requesting their complete voter records as part of President Trump’s executive order on elections. The reason for the request isn’t completely clear, nor is the legality of such a request, which may violate the privacy and free speech rights of U.S. citizens.