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Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed Maryland voter data

Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed Maryland voter data

Summary

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, which was seeking detailed voter data from the state of Maryland. The judge ruled against the request for access to Maryland's voter records.

Key Facts

  • A U.S. District Court judge named Stephanie Gallagher made the decision.
  • The Justice Department filed the lawsuit to get detailed information about Maryland voters.
  • The lawsuit was part of the Trump administration's effort to access state-level voter data.
  • The judge dismissed the lawsuit, meaning the Justice Department did not win the case.
  • This ruling stops the Justice Department from obtaining Maryland's voter records.
  • The case is related to efforts to review or audit voter information at the state level.
  • The decision represents a legal setback for President Donald Trump’s administration on this matter.
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