US judge rules voter roll demand unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department acted unlawfully by pushing to obtain state voter rolls to check against an immigration database ahead of upcoming midterms. The decision marks a major setback for the administration's efforts to expand federal control over elections.
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Justice Department's push to obtain state voter rolls and check them against an immigration database was unlawful. The decision marks a defeat for the administration's efforts to expand federal control over election administration. The ruling impacts voting procedures ahead of the November 3 midterms.
