A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s bid for unredacted voter data, citing lack of legal basis and protecting privacy and state rights.

A Justice Department lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls was dismissed by a federal judge in Oregon because the government did not comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1960. The court rejected the department's attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, including names, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers, finding that the request lacked a proper basis and purpose. Officials from Oregon had opposed the request, citing state sovereignty and privacy issues. The ruling reflects growing legal and political tension over federal access to state voter data, and it is consistent with similar dismissals in Georgia and California. Dan Rayfield, the attorney general of Oregon, hailed the decision as a win for state power and voter privacy.