DOJ lawsuit seeking Georgia voters’ unredacted data dismissed, again

posted by Kristi Wachter on October 23, 2026

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In a Wednesday ruling, Judge Victoria M. Calvert said federal law doesn't required states to disclose sensitive voter information.

Georgia Recorder Maya Homan September 30, 2026

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“Georgia has worked with our federal partners and will continue to do so, but cooperation does not mean ignoring the law or surrendering the privacy rights of Georgia voters,” he said in a statement. “We stood our ground because the law was clear, and we are thankful the Court agreed.”

Justice Department officials have also lost in 25 other cases seeking states’ unredacted voter roll data across the country. Kiersten Pels, a press secretary for the Department of Justice, said the department is reviewing the decision and will most likely file an appeal.

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DOJ lawsuit seeking Georgia voters’ unredacted data dismissed, again

posted by Kristi Wachter on October 23, 2026

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