Summary
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against eight states, demanding access to their voter registration lists. State officials are worried about how the Trump administration might use this information. This action is part of President Trump's broader focus on election systems, including mail-in ballots.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department is suing eight states.
- The goal is to get these states to give their voter registration lists to the federal government.
- State officials are concerned about how the Trump administration will use the data.
- This legal action is happening as part of President Trump's focus on election systems.
- The focus includes scrutiny of mail-in ballots.
- The context is the upcoming midterm elections.
- Liz Landers is the reporter covering this news.
