The Department of Justice is suing states for sensitive voter data − an election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance

The Trump administration wants a lot of voter information from states. smartboy10/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images – By John J. Martin, Assistant Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University Published: 2026 Apr 01 – In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began sending letters to …