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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Rhode Island voter data
A federal judge has ruled against the Justice Department's request for voter information in Rhode Island. This decision continues a trend of similar rulings against the DOJ. (sources: pbs, cbsnews, democracydocket)
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U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy ruled that federal law does not allow the Justice Department to seek the voter information it requested. This marks the fifth loss for the DOJ in cases related to accessing state voter registration lists.
- Judge Mary McElroy sided with Rhode Island's election officials and civil rights advocates.
- The ruling indicates that the DOJ's approach was not supported by federal law.
- This case is part of a series of unsuccessful attempts by the DOJ to access voter registration data from various states.
Why it matters
The ruling reflects ongoing legal challenges regarding federal access to state voter information.
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