The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice is All Voter Records for 12 States, Likely a Violation of Privacy and Free Speech Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to 12 secretaries of state requesting their complete their voter records as part of President Trump’s executive order on elections. The reason for the request isn’t completely clear, nor is the legality of such a request, which may violate the privacy and free speech rights of U.S. citizens.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Stateline/States Newsroom - Trump’s DOJ wants states to turn over voter lists, election info
Democracy Docket - All the States Where DOJ is Demanding Voting Data
Rhode Island Current - DOJ asked about R.I. voter rolls 8 days ago. Secretary of State Gregg Amore hasn’t answered yet.
Rhode Island Current - Email from DOJ to Rhode Island Election Officials
New Hampshire Public Radio - NH Secretary of State rebuffs Trump administration request for state’s voter roll
New Hampshire Public Radio - DOJ Letter to NH Secretary of State
Election Law Blog - Professor Justin Levitt, Loyola Merrymount Law School - The recent rash of DOJ voter file “requests”
Groups Taking Action:
ACLU, League of Women Voters, LULAC
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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