Vermont seeks dismissal of DOJ lawsuit over voter information access

8 articles · Updated · WCAX · Apr 23

Vermont appeared in court last week to request dismissal of the Department of Justice lawsuit demanding full voter files, following similar dismissals in four other states.
The lawsuit comes amid President Trump's executive order requiring a federal list of mail-in voters and directing the USPS to reject ballots from those not listed, raising concerns about election integrity and voter confusion.
State officials emphasize that only Congress and states can change election laws, urging Vermonters to remain vigilant and contact local clerks with voting questions as primary season approaches and mail-in ballot reliability is debated.

What is the legal basis for states challenging federal oversight of their voter registration lists?

What are the consequences for states that defy federal demands for their voter information?

How is Vermont preparing to protect its local election officials from potential new federal penalties?

How can voters verify their eligibility for mail-in ballots under the proposed new federal system?

Can the postal service handle new election mail rules without delaying ballots and disenfranchising voters?

How are officials addressing fears that federal databases could wrongly flag eligible U.S. citizens?