Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data dispute
A Trump-appointed federal judge dismissed a US Department of Justice lawsuit against Maine's Secretary of State over voter roll data, ruling in favor of the state. The lawsuit was brought against Secretary Shenna Bellows, who has argued that releasing sensitive information about registered voters would compromise election security.
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump has dismissed a US Department of Justice lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ruling in favor of the state on its voter roll data. The lawsuit had sought to prevent Maine from publicly releasing certain information about its voter rolls. The decision marks a significant victory for Maine's efforts to protect voter privacy. As a result, the state will be able to continue sharing some information about its voter rolls as it sees fit.
