Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Roll Transparency

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against six states. The federal government accuses these states of refusing to share their voter registration lists. Federal law requires states to make their voter rolls available for certain federal election purposes. The DOJ states that these six jurisdictions have shown "open defiance" by failing to comply. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the legal action. The lawsuits aim to force the states to provide access to their voter registration data. The DOJ did not immediately name the states involved. The case highlights ongoing tensions between federal election mandates and state-level administration.