Maine and Oregon face Justice Department lawsuits – why the voter data dispute?
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against both Maine and Oregon. These actions concern access to state voter roll data. The DOJ claims the states are improperly withholding information.
The suits allege the states haven't fully complied with federal requests. Specifically, they relate to providing data for election integrity purposes. Over 330 million voter records exist nationwide, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
The DOJ intends to share voter roll lists with the Department of Homeland Security. This is to bolster election security efforts. The states argue this sharing violates privacy protections.
These legal battles highlight ongoing tensions surrounding election administration. Future court decisions could impact data sharing practices nationwide.
