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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division last week announced that it was suing Arizona for failing to comply with its requests for voter data, including names, dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has said this release of information would go against state and federal privacy law.
“Pound sand,” he posted on X in response to the announcement.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes agreed with Fontes, posting: “Arizonans’ private voter registration information is not up for grabs. Both state and federal law prohibit the unrestricted release of Arizona’s complete voter registration database to the DOJ.”
The Justice Department is now suing a total of 23 states and the District of Columbia—most of which are led by Democrats—to obtain the data.
I asked our newsletter readers what they thought of the lawsuit, and here’s what they said:
💬 “This administration is LAWLESS. The retribution and chaos are unbelievable. I am grateful for our state keeping our private information safeguarded.” — Rhonda G.
💬 “Don’t you find it amazing that states that don’t want to comply are the ones that carry the greatest suspicion of fraudulent behavior.” — Terry A.
💬 “I’m with Mr. Fontes and the other 23 states that stand up to this corrupt criminal justice system.” — Michael C.
💬 “I support the state’s position. No organization has the right to access personal information. This administration has overstepped its bounds in so many areas it’s almost unbelievable that even a Republican Congress puts up with it.” — Mavis O.
💬 “I’m proud of Arizona for standing firm against this administration’s demand for voting records. While the Secretary of State’s blunt response may seem unorthodox, we’ve reached a point where professionalism and civility are no longer effective. Sometimes, meeting the opposition on its own terms is the only way to be heard.” — Tanya T.
💬 “What is AZ hiding? I live in Maricopa County where voting has been a clown show since I moved here 4 years ago. While voting I watched crazy happen at the polling place.” — Doug L.
💬 “As an Arizona voter I have a right to full and complete privacy. Appropriate documentation is available through the state of AZ to validate my vote if it is required.Nobody else has the right to that information. Thank you, Mr. Fontes, for protecting us.” — Peggy H.
💬 “The release of voter info to the DOJ or anyone is unconstitutional, illegal and an egregious breach of privacy. I commend Fontes and Mayes for standing their ground.” — Maureen M.
💬 “All evidence makes it clear Trump’s administration and lackeys aren’t at all interested in obeying laws or our Constitution. It’s illegal demand for ALL voters’ private information is designed only to claim this is vital to national security. But we ALL know their only interest is in securing their permanent power over the very people they claim to serve. Public servants my Aunt Fanny!” — Kate F.
💬 “This is ALL Trump’s idea to get voter information as to who the Democrats are in Arizona and who are Republicans. God only knows what he plans to do with that information – ICE agents showing up at our homes to keep us from voting in the 2026 midterm elections and again in 2028 ?!?! I would not be one bit surprised.” — Sheila M.
💬 “What are you hiding? Non compliance of a request makes the state look like they are covering something up. The information being requested of the individual citizens is already shared with the federal government. Give them what they requested to show the states is in compliance with federal law.”
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