US judge blocks attempt to seize voter data in Rhode Island

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to voter data from Rhode Island, marking another setback for the Trump administration in its efforts to obtain voter information from multiple states. The ruling emphasized that the Justice Department lacks the authority for such extensive data requests. While some states have cooperated with the administration, concerns about privacy and the potential for disenfranchisement persist, particularly regarding proposed legislation aimed at tightening voter registration requirements.

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