Episode 928: U.S. DOJ Sues MA, CO, HI and NV to Turn Over Voter Registration Files, but Even Red States are Pushing Back

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 18, 2025

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

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Justice Department Sues Maine & Oregon for Withholding State Voter Registration and Voting Data from Trump Administration
American Democracy Minute - Class Action Suit by Voters Claims Personal Data Shared to the Trump Administration’s SAVE Database Violates the Privacy Act of 1974
U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Sues Four Additional States and One Locality for Failure to Comply with Federal Elections Laws
U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Sues Six Additional States for Failure to Provide Voter Registration Rolls
Brennan Center for Justice - Tracker of Justice Department Requests for Voter Information
Brennan Center for Justice - Noncitizen Voting: The Missing Millions
Maine Morning Star - Maine asks court to throw out DOJ lawsuit seeking access to sensitive voter data

Groups Taking Action:

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

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