Voter Reference Foundation loses challenge to Pennsylvania voter data internet sharing ban
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Updated · Bloomberg Law · Apr 24
Voter Reference Foundation loses challenge to Pennsylvania voter data internet sharing ban
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg Law · Apr 24
US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. ruled that Pennsylvania’s ban does not violate the National Voter Registration Act.
The court found that while parties can access and inspect full voter data, the law lawfully restricts publishing the export list online.
The decision upholds Pennsylvania’s efforts to limit online dissemination of voter information, despite ongoing efforts by conservative-backed groups to expand public access.
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