Conservative Institute By Paige Blankenship
A federal judge has halted the Department of Justice’s push to gain access to California’s voter registration records, marking a significant setback for the federal agency’s efforts.
On Jan. 15, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter issued a 33-page ruling dismissing the DOJ’s request, labeling it “unprecedented and illegal” in a decision siding with California Secretary of State Shirley Weber. The DOJ had filed lawsuits against six states, including California, in September, alleging noncompliance with federal law by refusing to provide voter data needed to ensure ineligible individuals are not on the rolls. Weber welcomed the ruling, emphasizing her duty to protect voter privacy under state law.
While the DOJ claims its actions are rooted in enforcing laws like the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, many see this as a dangerous overreach…
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