Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Voter Data Demand | Montpelier News

Federal authorities tried to force Vermont to hand over sensitive voter data, including Social Security numbers and home addresses, claiming it was needed to verify voter rolls — but a federal judge just shut that down, ruling the Trump administration overreached. Vermont’s top officials celebrated the win, calling it a clear victory for state sovereignty and privacy, as courts across the country have already dismissed similar cases in 23 other states. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-09-18/federal-judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-seeking-vermont-voter-rolls More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ec286ad7c81ac60 Report issues to [email protected].