Justice Department Sues Oregon and Maine Over Voter Information
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Oregon and Maine for failing to provide voter list maintenance information and complete statewide voter registration lists. These lawsuits claim violations of several federal laws. Legal experts express privacy concerns over potential federal demands for voter information.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is suing Oregon and Maine, accusing them of not providing necessary information regarding voter registration processes and failing to submit complete electronic voter registration lists.
The lawsuits allege breaches of federal laws such as the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, claiming these states neglected their duties in ensuring electoral integrity. 'American citizens deserve confidence in the electoral system,' stated Harmeet Dhillon from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
This legal action follows the Republican National Committee's recent complaint against Maine, alongside legal experts voicing privacy concerns about federal access to sensitive voter data.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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