Michigan Blocks Federal Voter Data Grab

Michigan’s federal appeals court just slapped down the Trump administration’s bid to access private voter data — birth dates, driver’s licenses, even partial SSNs — ruling the state isn’t required to hand it over. Judges in Maryland, Arizona, and California have already said no. Michigan’s Secretary of State insists the feds can only get basic registration info, not private details — and the court agreed. The federal push, allegedly to spot election law violations and even check for noncitizen voters via Homeland Security, is being met with growing state resistance. Meanwhile, states like Alaska, Texas, and Ohio have already surrendered their lists — creating a patchwork of cooperation and defiance across the country. This showdown underscores the ongoing battle over who controls voter data — and for now, Michigan voters can breathe a little easier. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1eb15b9a8255a75