A federal judge in Georgia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump Justice Department (DOJ) seeking access to Georgia voters' Social Security numbers, driver's license information, and other private data. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1960 does not override Georgia's state laws protecting voter privacy. The DOJ had demanded the unredacted voter registration list in July 2025, claiming it needed the data to verify citizenship status through the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database. Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office, however, provided a redacted version of the list, removing sensitive information as required by state law. The DOJ then sued under Title III of the Civil Rights Act, arguing federal law should take precedence. Judge Calvert rejected this argument, stating that the Civil Rights Act does not explicitly mention or preempt state privacy laws. She also noted that Georgia had already provided sufficient records for voter roll maintenance without requiring the disclosure of private identifiers. The judge emphasized that Georgia's law allows federal agencies to access confidential voter data under strict confidentiality conditions, but the DOJ had refused to commit to keeping the information confidential. The ruling highlights the ongoing tension between federal and state authorities over data privacy and voter information, particularly in the context of election integrity efforts. This case underscores the importance of balancing federal oversight with state privacy protections in the management of voter records. The decision is significant for future cases involving similar disputes between state and federal governments regarding the handling of sensitive personal information.

via - Democracy Docket — In a key court hearing, a Justice Department attorney refused to tell a federal judge that the Trump administration would not move forward with plans to use vast troves of Americans’ personal data to identify all eligible voters ahead of the upcoming midterms. The post ‘That is very concerning’: Trump admin says it might release voter eligibility lists before midterms appeared first on Democracy Docket .

L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.

The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.

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Republican and Democratic election officials in 30 states receive ‘threatening’ letters to retain sensitive voter data

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The move marks another effort by the Trump administration to insert the federal government more directly into the administration of elections.

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The Trump administration won’t rest until it has every bit of voter data in America, part of an unending quest to invent voter fraud where there is none.

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The Trump administration won’t rest until it has every bit of voter data in America, part of an unending quest to invent voter fraud where there is none.

A Missouri district court will hear a case September 8th challenging the state’s invalidation of a citizen ballot initiative rolling back a racially gerrymandered Kansas City congressional district. A...

via - Democracy Docket — In a win for voters, a federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) seeking to force New Jersey to release sensitive voter data. U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner, a Biden appointee, determined the RNC lacked standing to bring its case under the National Voter Registration Act’s public-disclosure requirements after […] The post Federal judge dismisses RNC voter roll grab in New Jersey appeared first on Democracy Docket .

via Home - CBSNews.com — President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.

via Home - CBSNews.com — One of President Trump's biggest claims in his Thursday night election security speech was that China accessed more than 200 million Americans' voter information. But, as CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains, it's already publicly available.

via PBS News Hour - The Latest — The Trump administration escalated efforts to exert control over the nation's elections. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened local election officials with jail time if they refuse to cooperate with requests for voter data. It follows the president's prime-time address reviving debunked claims about the integrity of American elections. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.