Judge rejects DOJ request for access to unredacted NJ voter rolls
A federal judge issued a Wednesday ruling rejecting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request for unredacted New Jersey voter rolls. District Judge Zahid Quraishi, an appointee of former President Biden, sided with the Garden State citing privacy concerns for voters if information were to be handed over unredacted.
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A federal judge said no to the Department of Justice's request for unredacted New Jersey voter rolls. Judge Zahid Quraishi, who was appointed by President Biden, warned that giving out full voter information could harm voters' privacy. He explained his decision in a 17‑page ruling.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights the balance between federal efforts to oversee elections and states' rights to protect personal data. It affects how voter information can be accessed in future investigations.
- What did the judge decide about the DOJ's request?
- He rejected the DOJ's request for unredacted New Jersey voter rolls.
- Why did the judge refuse to share the full voter rolls?
- He said releasing unredacted data could threaten voters' privacy.
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Judge rejects DOJ request for access to unredacted NJ voter rolls
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