Judge Rejects Trump Administration Bid for California Voter Data
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, calling the demand for voter rolls “unprecedented and illegal” and a threat to American democracy. The judge questioned the Justice Department’s motivations, stating that federal centralization of voter data would have a chilling effect on registration and turnout. Secretary Weber affirmed her commitment to protecting voter privacy and challenging the administration’s disregard for the rule of law. The lawsuit, which sought detailed voter information, was criticized by Weber as a “fishing expedition” and an intrusion unsupported by law.
John Q. Hosedrinker