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The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on liberal organizations, particularly following the assassination of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk. The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against Maine and Oregon, demanding access to their unredacted voter registration lists, which contain sensitive personal information. This marks a significant escalation in President Trump’s anti-voting efforts, as the DOJ seeks this information from at least 27 states, facing resistance from both parties.
Maine and Oregon officials have vowed to fight back, labeling the DOJ’s tactics as federal overreach. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows criticized the administration for targeting states while they contest this “abuse of power.” Similarly, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read expressed readiness to challenge the move in court.
Historically, Trump pursued similar tactics during his first term, establishing an “election integrity” commission to collect voter data nationwide, facing substantial pushback. The current DOJ demands are seen as an attempt to compile a national voter database potentially usable for promoting false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Experts warn that the DOJ’s actions could lead to the misuse of sensitive voter information and the targeting of political opponents. Reports also indicate that the administration may share state voter data with the Department of Homeland Security to analyze noncitizen voting, despite such claims being unfounded. Overall, there is growing concern that the administration’s actions reflect authoritarian tendencies, weaponizing the DOJ against perceived threats to Trump’s agenda.
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The Trump Administration’s Latest Power Grab: Your Voter Data
