Judge Rejects DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Data in Major Setback

53 articles · Updated · Democracy Docket · Apr 17

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding Rhode Island provide unredacted voter registration data.
Judge Mary McElroy ruled the Department of Justice lacked a legal basis for its request, calling it an unauthorized "fishing expedition."
This marks the fifth defeat for the DOJ in similar cases, highlighting ongoing tensions over federal demands for sensitive voter information.

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