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Judge Blocks DOJ’s Voter Data Demand | Lexington News
A federal judge sided with Kentucky, tossing out the DOJ’s attempt to seize sensitive voter data — including Social Security and driver’s license numbers — citing a recent appeals court ruling that limits what the Civil Rights Act allows the feds to demand. The case, originally launched under the Trump administration, was challenged by Kentucky’s Secretary of State, who celebrated the ruling as a victory for election security and voter privacy. The DOJ hasn’t commented, but its requests lacked clear justification. Advocates like the ACLU hailed the decision, arguing the data could deter voter…
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