Summary
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has urged 10 states to reject a Justice Department request for detailed voter registration files, citing legal concerns. The DNC argues that the request could violate federal election laws and mistakenly remove eligible voters. States considering the request include Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.
Key Facts
- The DNC sent letters to officials in 10 states, asking them to reject a DOJ request for unredacted voter rolls.
- The DOJ seeks access to voter data that includes driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers.
- The DNC argues this request may violate the National Voter Registration Act.
- The agreement proposed by the DOJ could wrongfully remove eligible voters from rolls.
- The DOJ's request includes a 45-day timeline for states to clean up voter registration data.
- President Trump's administration previously attempted to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, but it was struck down by a court.
- States like Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas are considering negotiations with the DOJ.
- The DNC states that compliance with the DOJ request would require significant resources and could lead to errors.
