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Judges Dismiss Trump-Era Lawsuits Seeking Voter Data

Multiple lawsuits brought by the⁤ Trump administration seeking access to state voter data have been dismissed by federal judges, marking a significant setback for efforts to investigate unsubstantiated claims of widespread ⁤voter fraud. these cases, pursued through the Department‍ of Justice (DOJ), aimed to compel states like California and Oregon to provide detailed voter facts, including names, addresses, dates of birth,⁢ and voting histories. Judges have consistently rejected these attempts, citing concerns over privacy, federalism, and the lack of a legitimate basis for the requests.

Background: the⁣ DOJ’s Data Grab

In 2020, following the ⁣presidential election, the Trump administration initiated a push to obtain detailed voter roll data⁣ from several states. The DOJ argued that this