Source: Fox News
Summary
A federal judge in New Jersey blocked the Justice Department’s request for access to the state’s unredacted voter rolls due to privacy concerns. The ruling is a defeat for the Trump administration, which had sued New Jersey and other states for access to their voter rolls. The administration argued that Title III of the Civil Rights Act granted federal authorities access to the lists, but the judge disagreed. The ruling comes amid a controversy over noncitizen voting in New Jersey, where a software error led to the mistaken registration of roughly 6,600 noncitizens.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Judge Zahid Quraishi blocks the DOJ’s request, citing privacy concerns. The Trump administration’s efforts to access voter rolls are met with resistance. The controversy over noncitizen voting in New Jersey continues to unfold. Gov. Mikie Sherrill admits to a “serious software error” that led to the mistaken registration of noncitizens. The incident prompts calls for accountability and a wider investigation.
The performance of concern and outrage is well-rehearsed.
Author: Evan Null
