Vermont Blocks Federal Voter Data Request | Montpelier News

A federal judge in Vermont just handed down a major victory for state privacy, blocking the Department of Justice’s attempt to seize voter rolls containing personal data like names, addresses, and driver’s license info. The DOJ had sought this information from at least 14 states to verify compliance with election rules — but Judge Mary Kay Lanthier ruled Vermont doesn’t have to comply, setting a powerful precedent that states can resist federal overreach on sensitive voter data. This win underscores growing concerns about privacy and signals that personal information won’t be handed over without a fight. 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.wcax.com/2026/09/17/vermont-wins-voter-rolls-lawsuit-against-trump-administration/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/badf2f4a6bcb3916 Report issues to [email protected].