DOJ Wants State Voter Rolls–What to Know

The Justice Department has been requesting that several states turn over their voter rolls and suing them when they don’t comply. The voter rolls are each state’s list of registered voters, along with their names, ages, addresses, and sometimes party affiliation. The administration has stated it wants to review the lists for compliance with federal law, but Democratic-led states have said that such laws do not require the disclosure requested. Here’s what to know about the administration’s efforts, and how it is faring in court. The Requests President Donald Trump, who has long alleged voter fraud, made the issue a priority for his second term....