DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say

The Department of Justice is preparing to share voter roll data collected from states with the Department of Homeland Security for use in immigration and criminal investigations, according to sources familiar with the arrangement. The data-sharing agreement represents a significant expansion of how federal agencies can access and cross-reference voter registration information, which typically contains names, addresses, and other identifying details. DHS plans to use the information to identify individuals for immigration enforcement actions and to support criminal investigations, broadening the agency's investigative capabilities beyond traditional immigration databases. The move raises questions about privacy safeguards and how voter registration data—traditionally maintained by states for electoral purposes—will be protected once transferred to federal custody. Such arrangements require coordination between agencies and may involve legal and privacy considerations given the sensitive nature of voter information.