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Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role
- The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported that, as of December 2024, 77% of Wisconsin residents eligible to vote were registered.
- This followed a legal and political push by the Justice Department targeting states like Wisconsin to improve voter roll accuracy amid claims of registration lapses.
- The commission will mail an 'Official Voter Registration Notice' this week to registered voters who have not voted since November 2020 to confirm eligibility by July 15.
- David Becker, an election expert, criticized the Department of Justice’s focus, saying it prioritizes minor technical issues over major voting rights concerns like police prioritizing jaywalking over murder.
- These moves signal a shift in the DOJ’s traditional role from protecting ballot access towards scrutinizing voter registration details, potentially expanding federal involvement in future elections.
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