voter data
Coverage of voter data in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
The US Department of Justice sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, threatening criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote. State officials criticized the federal demands for voter data as 'truly bizarre behavior' amid unproven claims about noncitizen voting.
- How AI is changing the way politicians run for office
Many voters view AI negatively, but political campaigns are using AI systems to analyze voter data, create campaign materials, and generate personalized messages.
- House Democrat: ‘No question’ Trump will try to interfere with elections
Rep. Robert Garcia reiterated Democratic concerns about election interference, citing the Trump administration's efforts to access voter data and false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
- Postmaster general confirms plan to hold back mail ballots in states that won’t share voter data
Postmaster General David Steiner announced that the U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail-in ballots in states that do not share sensitive voter data with the federal government. The decision was communicated to lawmakers during a meeting.
- Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has retreated from a plan to collect data on mail-in voters under President Trump’s executive order, with the Justice Department now framing the initiative as preliminary and contingent on a new U.S. Postal Service rule. The executive order, which requires states to submit mail voter lists to the Postal Service and mandates DHS to compile voting-age citizen data, faces ongoing lawsuits but has not been paused by a court.
- DOJ argues voter data ruling that blocked Arizona request would have undermined civil rights
The U.S. Department of Justice argues that a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's access to sensitive voter data would hinder its ability to investigate racial discrimination in voting. The case centers on interpreting the 1960 Civil Rights Act, which grants the attorney general access to election-related records. Michigan refuses to provide unredacted voter data, and the DOJ has sued 30 states over this issue.
- Judge tosses Trump admin. lawsuit seeking access to Arizona voter data
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Justice Department seeking Arizona voter data, marking another setback for the Trump administration's efforts to obtain such information. The decision halts the administration's push to access voter records in the state.
- US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
A US judge blocked the Justice Department's attempt to seize voter data in Rhode Island. The ruling marks another setback for the Trump administration, which has been seeking access to state voter records ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
- Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Massachusetts voter data
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a DOJ lawsuit seeking Massachusetts voter data. The ruling stated the DOJ's request failed due to insufficient justification, amid the Trump administration's efforts to obtain registration lists from states.
- "Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home
The article discusses the ongoing legal battle between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the Department of Justice's mishandling of voter data, and the return of the Artemis II mission. These topics highlight conflicts in technology, politics, and space exploration.