Episode 950: Federal Circuit Courts Block Trump DOJ from Obtaining California and Oregon Voter Data

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for January 20, 2026

Federal Circuit Courts Block Trump DOJ from Obtaining California and Oregon Voter Data
We have an update on the Trump Department of Justice efforts to force states to turn over voter and personal information for inclusion in its SAVE database. Federal district judges in California and Oregon blocked DOJ’s actions, finding neither federal nor state law compelled the states to do so.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (Sept. 2025) Justice Department Sues Maine & Oregon for Withholding State Voter Registration and Voting Data from Trump Administration
Oregon Capital Chronicle - Trump Justice Department sues Oregon, Maine for not turning over voter data
U.S. District Court for Central California (via Court Listener) - United States v. Shirley Weber
NPR - A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California
Courthouse News Service - Judge rules Oregon won't need to hand over unredacted voter rolls to Trump admin
Brennan Center for Justice - Tracker of Justice Department Requests for Voter Information
Oregon Attorney General - AG Rayfield Releases Statement Following Voter Data Court Hearing

Groups Taking Action:

Common Cause, ACLU, League of Women Voters CA, Our Oregon

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

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

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