Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Roll Compliance, Citing Election Integrity
Justice Department Sues Six States Over Voter Roll Compliance, Citing Election Integrity
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated federal lawsuits against six states—California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania—alleging their failure to provide statewide voter registration lists upon request. The lawsuits, filed on September 25, 2025, underscore the Department’s commitment to ensuring accurate and secure election processes.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the critical role of clean voter rolls in maintaining free and fair elections. “Every state has a responsibility to ensure that voter registration records are accurate, accessible, and secure — states that don’t fulfill that obligation will see this Department of Justice in court,” Bondi stated.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division added that states are legally bound to comply with federal election laws to safeguard American elections. Dhillon highlighted that clean voter rolls protect citizens from fraud and abuse, thereby restoring confidence in the integrity of state-conducted elections.
The lawsuits assert that the Attorney General is empowered by Congress through the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (CRA) to enforce proper voter registration and list maintenance programs, including demanding the production and inspection of these vital records.
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