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Jan 16, 2026 Judge David Carter ruled the DOJ not entitled to sensitive California voter data Corroborated Institutions and Governance
A federal court blocked the Justice Department's attempt to obtain unredacted voter records, finding the demand a threat to democracy and voting rights.
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- Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking California voter data — U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled Thursday that the Trump administration's Justice Department is not entitled to sensitive California voter information, including dates of birth and last four social security digits. The DOJ had sued California after the state's secretary of state refused to provide unredacted voter rolls, claiming the data was needed to verify voter eligibility. Carter found the request threatened voting rights and democracy, noting evidence the government intended to use the data for immigration enforcement and create a centralized database. The ruling blocks one of 24 similar lawsuits filed across states.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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