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Federal Court Rejects Voter Data Lawsuit Against Rhode Island

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  • A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration demanding Rhode Island share detailed voter data with the federal government.
  • U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy sided with Rhode Island election officials, stating that federal law does not allow such requests for voter information.
  • The ruling echoes similar decisions in other states, reinforcing the principle that voter list maintenance is a state responsibility.
  • This outcome highlights ongoing tensions over election security claims and privacy rights, as concerns grow about the potential misuse of obtained data.

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