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News in English (USA) / 02.08.2026 / 08:00

Recent Legal Defeats for Trump Administration in Voter Roll Cases

The Trump administration has faced significant challenges in its attempts to obtain voter roll data across multiple states, suffering its 19th consecutive legal defeat in Illinois. A series of federal judges have dismissed requests for access to sensitive voter information, including rulings that protect New Jersey and Kentucky from turning over their voter rolls. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been blocked in its attempts to access unredacted voter registration databases in New Jersey, with several judges ruling against their requests. The ongoing struggle over voter roll access highlights the contentious landscape surrounding voting rights, as the DOJ continues to monitor compliance in certain areas while simultaneously facing setbacks in court.
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