Trump administration loses appeal over access to personal information of Michigan voters
The 2-1 ruling says federal civil rights law does not let the Justice Department obtain birth dates, driver’s license numbers and partial Social Security numbers.
- The Trump administration attempted to gain access to personal information of Michigan voters, including names, birthdates, and partial Social Security numbers, but a federal appeals court ruled against their efforts.
- The Justice Department had sued Michigan and 30 other states after they refused to hand over unredacted voter registration lists, claiming the information was needed to ensure compliance with federal voting laws.
- While at least 13 states provided or promised to hand over their voter registration lists, Michigan's attorneys argued the government had ulterior motives, such as creating a national voter file and sharing data with the Department of Homeland Security.
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Court denies Trump bid to get Mich. voter rolls
A U.S. appeals court upheld a court order Wednesday blocking the Justice Department from obtaining Michigan's voter rolls, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's push to boost the federal government's oversight of elections.
Michigan Again Wins Ruling on Giving Voter Information to DOJ
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's attempt to obtain Michigan's full voter registration list, which includes birth dates, driver's license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers for everyone on it. In a 2-1 decision, the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a 1960 civil...
Judges block Trump push for voter info, setting up possible Supreme Court fight
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, cast their ballots during the state’s August 2024 primary. (Photo by Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline)A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled the Department of Justice isn’t entitled to access the sensitive personal data of Michigan voters, a setback in President Donald Trump’s push to assert power over state-run elections. The decision moves the country closer to a potential fight at the U.S. Supreme Court over …
Appeals Court Deals Biggest Blow to Trump's Justice Department for Demanding Confidential Voter Data
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's demands that Michigan turn over non-public information contained in its voter registration files, marking the biggest setback yet to the effort…
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