The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits seeking states' voter data. Here's where they stand.
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has sought complete voter rolls from nearly all 50 states, citing enforcement of federal voting laws aimed at maintaining accurate voter registration lists.
- The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia to obtain unredacted voter data, but has lost 21 cases where courts rejected their demands.
- Some states have provided publicly available versions of voter rolls but refused to share sensitive information such as birth dates and partial Social Security numbers, prompting legal battles.
- The administration's efforts are part of broader initiatives, including executive orders and proposed legislation, to tighten voting regulations, particularly targeting mail-in voting and requiring proof of citizenship.
- Critics note that President Trump has alleged widespread voter fraud and noncitizen voting without presenting evidence, while many of his election-related executive actions have been blocked by courts.