Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the states of Maine and Oregon to access their voter registration data. The DOJ claims it needs this data to check if states are following federal laws about maintaining accurate voter lists. Maine and Oregon argue that sharing this data could risk voter privacy.
Key Facts
- The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Maine and Oregon for voter registration data.
- The DOJ wants access to data that includes personal details like partial Social Security numbers.
- Maine and Oregon are the first states to be sued over this matter.
- The DOJ claims the data is needed to ensure states comply with federal election laws.
- Oregon's Secretary of State vows to protect voter rights and privacy against federal demands.
- Maine's Secretary of State expressed concerns about data security and the need for the request.
- Federal demands for voter data have met resistance from many state officials in the past.
