Multi-source·Jul 25, 2026·3 sources analyzed
A federal judge dismissed DOJ's Kentucky voter-data lawsuit
A federal court rejected the Justice Department's bid for Kentucky voter files with sensitive personal identifiers, and Spectrum News reported DOJ is appealing to the Sixth Circuit. (sources: www.aclu.org, ny1.com, clearinghouse.net)
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The court dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking access to sensitive personal information of Kentucky voters. The DOJ has announced its intention to appeal the ruling to the Sixth Circuit.
- The federal judge ruled against the DOJ's request for voter data in Kentucky.
- The DOJ has filed an appeal to the Sixth Circuit following the dismissal.
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The outcome of the appeal could impact how voter data is accessed and managed in Kentucky.
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