Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Massachusetts voter data
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A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Massachusetts state voter data, blocking a Trump administration initiative.
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This decision prevents the Department of Justice from accessing Massachusetts voter data, maintaining state control over election information for residents.
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A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit seeking access to Massachusetts state voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin issued the ruling, stating the DOJ's request "fails for the simple reason that the..." This decision comes amidst the Trump administration’s broader push to obtain voter registration lists from nearly every state. The dismissal prevents the DOJ from accessing Massachusetts' voter data, at least for now, in a legal challenge to the administration's efforts. The ruling impacts the Trump administration's initiative to gather state voter information.
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