US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A US federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voter data, ruling the administration lacks authority for such requests. Judge Mary McElroy sided with election officials and civil rights groups. The decision marks another setback for Trump's efforts to access voter information from dozens of states nationwide.
Key Entities
US Justice DepartmentRhode IslandJudge Mary McElroyDonald TrumpGregg AmoreElection Security