Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
DOJ Pushes for Voter Data
Coverage from EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center, Common Cause Virginia, and others
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Latest Article
03/12
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Executive Summary
DOJ faces state pushback over requests for unredacted voter rolls, raising fears of weak safeguards, federal sharing, and voter privacy risks
- DOJ sought voter registration lists from many states, including unredacted personal data
- Requested records can include names, birth dates, addresses, license numbers, and partial SSNs
- EPIC said the Colorado MOU lacked clear access control, authentication, and incident response
- EPIC compared DOJ safeguards against NIST and FISMA and found them inadequate
- Colorado refused to sign the MOU and released it publicly after DOJ pressure
- DOJ has faced dismissed or appealed lawsuits in California, Michigan, and Oregon
- At least ten states have provided VRLs covering over 37 million voters
Quick Facts
- What: DOJ sought voter rolls with sensitive personal information
- Where: Across multiple states and the District of Columbia
- Why: To support voter list maintenance and federal review
- Who: DOJ, states, voters, and privacy advocates
- When: During 2024 through 2026
Coverage Timeline: 36 Days
Featured Article
EPIC analyzes DOJ efforts to collect VRLs in the United States during 2024-2025, warning about insecure data handling and potential federal data sharing with DHS.
Additional Articles
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DoJ requests sensitive voter data in Virginia; voters move to intervene to protect privacy in federal litigation.
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Kris Warner and West Virginia officials refuse to hand over voter identifying information to the US Department of Justice in 2026, citing state law and privacy protections.