A recent federal lawsuit by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking Arizona's unredacted voter rolls has been dismissed by a federal judge, emphasizing the protection of voter privacy.
• Judicial Ruling: Arizona District Judge Susan M. Brnovich ruled in favor of Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, dismissing the DOJ's lawsuit due to privacy concerns.
• Data Requested: The DOJ sought detailed voter registration information, including names, dates of birth, and other personal data, stating it was necessary for election security.
• Background of the Case: The DOJ sued Arizona on January 6 after claiming Fontes did not respond to their requests. However, Fontes argued his office did reply and refused to comply to protect voter privacy.
• Legal Context: This dismissal marks the sixth ruling against the DOJ in similar cases across different states. Judge Brnovich stated that further attempts to amend the lawsuit would be “legally futile. ”
• Official Response: Following the ruling, both Fontes and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement supporting the court's decision as a defense of voter privacy against federal overreach.
The dismissal of the lawsuit highlighted the ongoing battle between state voter privacy and federal requests for voter registration data. Arizona's stance against the DOJ reinforces a commitment to safeguard the personal information of its voters.
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/04/28/federal-judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-seeking-arizona-voter-rolls/
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