Michigan Voter Data Stays Protected

Michigan voters breathe easier: a federal appeals court ruled the state isn’t required to hand over sensitive personal data like birth dates or Social Security numbers from voter rolls—rejecting the Trump administration’s push to build a national voter file. The decision aligns with a lower court and underscores mounting legal resistance across states, as judges block similar requests nationwide. While Michigan’s Secretary of State warned the feds could only get basic registration info, attorneys argued the real goal was sharing data with Homeland Security—a red flag for privacy advocates. Meanwhile, states like Texas and Ohio have already agreed to share data, highlighting a fractured national landscape. This ruling is a win for privacy, but the legal fight over voter data is far from over. 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/9fb5c0a6323beca7