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Attorney General Todd Blanche says the DOJ may take states' voter roll fight to Supreme Court
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· August 16, 2026
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Key takeaway The Justice Department has lost several of these cases, with a total of 22 losses so far.
In a recent development, the federal government's efforts to access state voter information have been met with resistance. Judges have ruled against these efforts in numerous cases. The Justice Department has lost several of these cases, with a total of 22 losses so far.
The Attorney General has indicated that the Justice Department may take further action. This could involve appealing the cases to a higher court. The goal of these efforts is to ensure the integrity of elections.
Further details on this issue are available from NBC News, including comments from the Attorney General on the importance of fair elections.
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Category: government Published: August 16, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent development, the federal government's efforts to access state voter information have been met with resistance. Judges have ruled against these efforts in numerous cases. The Justice…
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