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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1 MIN

Justice Department Expands Voter Roll Lawsuits

from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

The Justice Department has filed five new lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey as part of its effort to obtain unredacted voter registration lists. Federal officials say the move is aimed at reviewing how states maintain their voter rolls under federal law. But opposition is growing, with Utah’s lieutenant governor calling the effort federal overreach. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Justice Department has filed five new lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey as part of its effort to obtain unredacted voter registration lists. Federal officials say the move is aimed at reviewing how states maintain their voter rolls under federal law. But opposition is growing, with Utah’s lieutenant governor calling the effort federal overreach. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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