Vermont Judge Rules State Officials Can Withhold Voter Information From DOJ

Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid To Seize Vermont's Voter Rolls

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to Vermont’s full voter registration file. The lawsuit, United States v. Copeland Hanzas, was filed in December 2025 against Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. The federal government sought unredacted voter records, which include driver’s license numbers and […] Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid To Seize Vermont’s Voter Rolls

Vermont judge rules state officials can withhold voter information from DOJ

A federal judge in Vermont has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking voter information, supporting the state’s refusal to provide the data over privacy concerns.

Feds’ lawsuit demanding Vermont voter data tossed by federal judge

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice said federal lawyers would likely appeal the ruling. Read the story on VTDigger here: Feds’ lawsuit demanding Vermont voter data tossed by federal judge.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for Vermont Voter Rolls

The decision follows similar rulings in 23 states and is the latest legal setback for the Trump administration. The post Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Demand for Vermont Voter Rolls appeared first on Seven Days. (Image: File: James Buck ©️ Seven Days)

DOJ is 0-24 in its voter roll grab after Vermont demand rejected

So far, the DOJ has lost every one of its case to have been decided — and it also lost an appeal to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Vermont voter rolls

On Thursday, September 17, United States District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier dismissed the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s lawsuit against Vermont demanding the stat