US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
Summary
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department’s request to access voter data from Rhode Island. This ruling is part of broader legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s efforts to obtain voter information from many states.Key Facts
- A US federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s lawsuit to get Rhode Island’s voter data.
- The judge said the Justice Department cannot conduct a broad search for voter information without clear authority.
- Rhode Island’s Secretary of State said the decision protects states' rights and the balance of government powers.
- The Justice Department has sued at least 30 states to get voter data, citing election security concerns.
- Many states oppose sharing voter data due to privacy worries and constitutional limits on federal power.
- President Trump claims there was widespread fraud in the 2020 election and wants changes to voting laws.
- No evidence has been shown to support Trump’s claims of a stolen election.
- Some states have given voter data to the Justice Department, while others have refused.
- The Trump administration supports the SAVE America Act, which would require stricter proof of citizenship for voters.
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