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DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law

The Justice Department sued six blue states for refusing to provide statewide voter registration rolls.
The suits cite NVRA, HAVA, and the Civil Rights Act of 1960 as the legal basis for requiring access to voter data.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the department will continue election integrity enforcement ahead of 2026.
The lawsuits could lead to court orders forcing states to turn over rolls or comply by set deadlines.
The DOJ frames the actions as part of a broader effort to enforce voter-registration transparency ahead of elections.
The six states named are Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
DOJ says the actions aim to maintain accurate records and prevent election administration errors.
The suits seek to enforce compliance ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Fox News Digital reports the actions reflect a growing DOJ posture toward states failing to meet disclosure rules.

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