Appeals court rules Michigan doesn’t have to hand over sensitive voter data
Summary
A federal appeals court decided that Michigan does not have to give sensitive voter information to the U.S. Department of Justice. The court said that a part of the 1960 Civil Rights Act does not allow the DOJ to demand this unedited voter data from the state.Key Facts
- The case involves Michigan and the Trump administration’s request for voter data.
- A three-judge panel from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision.
- The court was divided, meaning not all judges agreed fully.
- The ruling focused on Title III of the 1960 Civil Rights Act.
- The court said this law does not let the DOJ force Michigan to share sensitive voter information.
- The voter data requested included unredacted details, meaning it was not changed to hide sensitive information.
- The decision restricts the DOJ’s ability to access certain state voter information during its investigation.
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