Politics · October 9, 2026
D.C. judge bars DOJ from gathering states’ voter lists to find noncitizens
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A federal district judge ruled that a U.S. Justice Department policy of collecting state voter rolls to verify citizenship status is unlawful. The judge determined the policy violates privacy laws and oversteps federal authority, as Congress has designated voter roll maintenance to the states. The ruling halts an initiative by the Trump administration aimed at identifying non-citizens ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A federal district judge ruled that a U.S. Justice Department policy of collecting state voter rolls to verify citizenship status is unlawful. The judge determined the policy violates privacy laws and oversteps federal authority, as Congress has designated voter roll maintenance to the states. The ruling halts an initiative by the Trump administration aimed at identifying non-citizens ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.