Justice Department Sues Four States Over Voter Data Access, Raising Privacy Concerns
The U.S. Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada, demanding access to detailed voter registration lists. This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to collect election data nationwide, with 18 states and Fulton County, Georgia, already facing similar legal actions. The lawsuits claim these states are violating federal law by not providing the requested voter information, which includes sensitive data such as names, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. The Justice Department argues that this data is crucial for ensuring election security. However, state officials, including Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar, have expressed concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of the data. They argue that the federal requests overstep legal boundaries and threaten voter privacy. 
