Episode 931: 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.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 23, 2025

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.
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.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (October) Class Action Suit by Voters Claims Personal Data Shared to the Trump Administration’s SAVE Database Violates the Privacy Act of 1974
American Democracy Minute - U.S. DOJ Sues MA, CO, HI and NV to Turn Over Voter Registration Files, but Even Red States are Pushing Back
University of Wisconsin Law School - State Democracy Research Initiative - Explainer: Can the Federal Government Force States to Hand Over Citizens’ Voter Information?
Brennan Center for Justice - Tracker of Justice Department Requests for Voter Information

Groups Taking Action:

League of Women Voters,C.R.E.W., Electronic Privacy Information Center, Fair Elections Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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