West Virginia Fights Federal Voter Data Demand

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West Virginia's Secretary of State is blocking a federal demand for unredacted voter registration data, raising privacy concerns and potential legal precedents for elections.

West Virginias Secretary of State, Kris Warner, has filed to block the U.S. Justice Departments demand for unredacted voter registration data, including sensitive information like birth dates, home addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. This move comes after federal courts in several states, including California, Oregon, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, dismissed similar cases. The Justice Department argues it has the authority to demand these records under the 1965 Civil Rights Act, while state lawyers contend its a pretext for immigration enforcement and a violation of state and federal privacy laws. The case is now before Judge Thomas Johnston, a George W. Bush appointee, and its outcome could set a precedent for elections nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/806fa139a66044cf

Topics covered

• voter registration
• federal demand
• privacy laws
• election precedent
• state vs federal authority

Keywords

• voter data
• Kris Warner
• U.S. Justice Department
• privacy
• elections
• Civil Rights Act
• federal courts

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Organizations: U.S. Justice Department, California, Oregon, Michigan, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

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