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News in English (USA) / 19.12.2025 / 05:00

Justice Department Expands Legal Action Against States for Voter Data Access

The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a series of lawsuits against multiple states, including Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, in an ongoing effort to access voter registration data and ensure compliance with federal laws. This expansion brings the total number of states sued in this voter data initiative to 22. The Department alleges that these states have failed to produce necessary voter rolls and related information. Additionally, the Trump administration has been involved in similar legal actions, seeking access to ballots and voter data related to the 2020 election in various jurisdictions, including Fulton County, Georgia. As the situation develops, organizations such as Black Voters Matter and the ACLU are also seeking to intervene in related lawsuits, raising concerns over voter privacy and the handling of sensitive information.
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