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Washington State rejects DOJ request for sensitive voter data, citing privacy and potential misuse.
Washington State Secretary of State Steve Hobbs denied a Department of Justice request for sensitive voter data, including Social Security and driver license numbers, citing privacy laws.
He offered to provide publicly available voter information but refused to share confidential details, warning of potential misuse for immigration enforcement.
The DOJ sought the data to verify voter list accuracy under federal election laws, but Hobbs questioned the request's intent, linking it to broader efforts to challenge election systems and impose stricter registration rules.
He demanded clarification on how the data would be used and whether it complies with federal privacy statutes.
This decision follows similar rejections by Oregon and Maine and could lead to legal challenges, as a federal lawsuit continues over a Trump executive order threatening to cut funding for states with vote-by-mail systems or no citizenship proof requirements.
El estado de Washington rechaza la solicitud del Departamento de Justicia de datos confidenciales de los votantes, citando la privacidad y el posible uso indebido.