Another ruling from the federal bench is reigniting the debate over activist judges and election oversight.
A Clinton-appointed federal judge with a long record of anti-Trump commentary has once again stepped into the middle of America’s election battles. This time, he has blocked the Department of Justice from accessing California voter data, calling the request unlawful and dangerous.
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter issued an order on Thursday dismissing a DOJ lawsuit aimed at forcing California to turn over unredacted voter records. The ruling hands a major win to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and state officials who argued that federal oversight would violate voter privacy and state authority.
Carter’s decision effectively blocks federal scrutiny of California’s voter rolls, despite the DOJ’s stated goal of ensuring compliance with federal election laws and safeguarding election integrity.
DOJ effort to review voter rolls shut down
The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit seeking access to standard voter file data, including names, voting history, and limited identifying information. According to the DOJ, the purpose was to evaluate whether California was properly maintaining its voter rolls and preventing ineligible or non-citizen voting.
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