Justice Department Sues Multiple States Over Election Law Compliance
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has filed federal lawsuits against four states—Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada—for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. This action is part of a broader effort by the Department to enforce compliance with federal election laws, bringing the total number of states sued to 18. The lawsuits are based on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which mandate states to maintain proper voter registration and list maintenance programs. Additionally, the Civil Rights Division is suing Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the statutory duty of states to protect constituents from vote dilution and maintain the integrity of elections. 
