Source: Fox News
Summary
Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows refused to turn over voter data to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), citing lack of explanation for the request. The DOJ sued, but a federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump dismissed the lawsuit. The judge stated that the request would require him to “turn a blind eye to traditional practices of federalism.” Bellows praised the ruling, saying it affirms that states are in charge of their elections.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
A Trump-appointed judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against Maine’s Secretary of State. The lawsuit sought voter data, including names, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security numbers. Bellows argued that the DOJ didn’t explain how they planned to use the data. The judge agreed, citing “traditional practices of federalism.” Bellows praised the ruling, saying it affirms state control over elections. The DOJ has sued 30 states for refusing to turn over voter data, with several lawsuits already dismissed.
The scene unfolds like a familiar ritual: a state resists a federal request, a lawsuit ensues, and a judge intervenes.
Author: Evan Null
