Michigan Judge Rebukes DOJ Effort to Obtain Voter Data
A federal judge in Michigan has rebuked the Justice Department for its efforts to obtain voter data, delivering a pointed ruling against the federal government's request. The decision represents a significant judicial check on the administration's approach to election oversight.
Critics of the DOJ's effort argue that seeking such data could have a chilling effect on voter participation and raise serious privacy concerns. The judge's rebuke adds to a growing number of legal battles over the boundaries of federal authority in state election administration, with voting rights advocates hailing the ruling as a victory for democratic protections.
Critics of the DOJ's effort argue that seeking such data could have a chilling effect on voter participation and raise serious privacy concerns. The judge's rebuke adds to a growing number of legal battles over the boundaries of federal authority in state election administration, with voting rights advocates hailing the ruling as a victory for democratic protections.