DOJ Sues Four States Over Voter Roll Access, Expanding Election Integrity Push

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it has filed federal lawsuits against four states—Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada—accusing them of violating federal election law by failing to provide access to statewide voter registration lists.

According to a statement from the DOJ’s Office of Public Affairs, the lawsuits stem from the states’ alleged refusal to produce voter roll records after formal requests were made. Federal law requires states to maintain accurate voter registration lists and, under certain provisions, to make those records available for inspection to ensure compliance.

With the addition of these four cases, the Justice Department has now brought a total of 18 lawsuits nationwide related to voter roll access and maintenance.

In a separate but related action, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is also suing officials in Fulton County, Georgia. That lawsuit seeks records connected to the administration of the 2020 election, a focal point of ongoing scrutiny due to the county’s role in a closely contested presidential race.

All of the cases are being handled by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, which has authority to enforce federal voting rights and election administration laws.

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