Common Cause and ACLU sue DOJ to block national voter surveillance database; five federal courts dismiss DOJ suits for state voter data

Claimant

DOJ (seeking data); Common Cause, ACLU (filing to block)

Source

Notes

DOJ has sued 30 states + DC seeking complete voter rolls including SSNs and driver's license numbers. Five federal courts (CA, OR, MI, MA, RI) have dismissed DOJ suits on the merits. Common Cause filed April 21, 2026, alleging violations of the Privacy Act and Administrative Procedure Act.

Coverage Gap

Primarily covered by left-leaning and nonpartisan legal outlets. Limited coverage found from right-leaning sources in search results.

Documentation

STRONG

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