Justice Department’s Voter Data Lawsuits Raise Alarms Over Federal Overreach

The U.S. Justice Department has escalated its campaign to seize sensitive voter information from states, filing lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for refusing to hand over full statewide voter registration lists. This marks the latest chapter in a broader effort that now targets at least 18 states and even local jurisdictions like Fulton County, Georgia. When Does Protecting Elections Become Government Overreach? While federal officials insist these lawsuits are meant to safeguard election security by identifying ineligible voters and preventing vote dilution, the aggressive pursuit of highly detailed personal data — including names, birthdates, addresses, driver’s license numbers,...