Judge thwarts Trump administration’s attempt to access Arizona voter rolls
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking access to Arizona's voter rolls, marking a significant legal setback for the government. The ruling reinforces the state's authority over its voter registration data and highlights ongoing concerns about voter privacy. This decision is part of a broader trend, as multiple states have resisted similar requests from the administration.
- ▪The lawsuit was dismissed by US district judge Susan Brnovich, a Trump appointee.
- ▪At least 13 states have voluntarily provided their voter registration lists to the justice department.
- ▪Arizona's secretary of state emphasized that this ruling is a win for voter privacy.
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The Arizona capitol building in Phoenix on 11 April 2024. Photograph: Ross D Franklin/APView image in fullscreenThe Arizona capitol building in Phoenix on 11 April 2024. Photograph: Ross D Franklin/APArizonaJudge thwarts Trump administration’s attempt to access Arizona voter rolls Justice department’s lawsuit dismissed in latest setback for government’s effort to amass information before midterms Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Gabrielle Canon and agenciesTue 28 Apr 2026 21.27 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 10.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn attempt by the Trump administration to gain access to Arizona’s detailed voter records was thwarted by the courts on Tuesday, when a federal judge dismissed the US justice department’s…
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