Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking Arizona's voter registration data, ruling the Justice Department lacks authority under the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to compel states to provide such information. The decision aligns with similar losses in five other states. Arizona officials praised the ruling, emphasizing the protection of voter privacy. The administration has pursued voter data nationwide, often citing election integrity concerns.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich ruled that Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 does not grant the Justice Department power to demand Arizona's statewide voter registration list.
- ▪Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes refused the data request, citing privacy laws and the sensitive nature of the information.
- ▪This marks the Justice Department's sixth failed lawsuit seeking state voter data, following losses in California, Oregon, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
- ▪The Justice Department stated it needed the data to assess compliance with federal voting laws and later revealed plans to cross-check voter information with Homeland Security databases.
- ▪The Trump administration has pursued broader election oversight, including efforts to verify citizenship for voter registration, amid unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud.
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Politics Judge tosses out Trump administration lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh April 28, 2026 / 10:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data.U.S.
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