Justice Department’s Overreach Threatens State Sovereignty in Voter Data Dispute

In a move that underscores the growing tension between federal authorities and state governments, the U.S. Justice Department has filed lawsuits against six states—including California and New York—for allegedly withholding complete voter registration data. This aggressive campaign follows recent suits against Oregon and Maine, signaling a sweeping effort by Washington to assert control over election administration traditionally reserved for the states. Why Is the DOJ Demanding Deeply Personal Voter Data? The Justice Department insists that it needs full access to voter rolls—including names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers—to verify compliance with federal laws designed...