Alaska Groups Sue Over Sharing Full Voter Rolls With Justice Department
Several Alaska groups sued state election officials this week, saying officials unconstitutionally shared full voter rolls with the U.S. Department of Justice. The lawsuit filed in Alaska alleges the transfer of complete voter lists violated state and federal privacy protections and could chill voter participation. They are asking a judge to stop further sharing and to restrict how the data can be used.
The case taps into wider national disputes over federal access to state voter files, privacy, and the balance between election enforcement and local control. If a court bars the sharing, states may resist similar requests from federal agencies, while a ruling for officials could encourage broader data exchanges for investigations.
📌 Key Facts
- League of Women Voters of Alaska and Alaska Black Caucus sued Alaska Division of Elections officials in state court on April 22, 2026.
- The lawsuit challenges Alaska’s sharing of unredacted voter registration data, including dates of birth and ID numbers, with the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Alaska and Texas signed DOJ agreements letting the department flag voters for removal, which plaintiffs say violates state privacy and due process rights.
- DOJ has sued at least 30 states and Washington, D.C., seeking similar voter data, with multiple federal judges rejecting those demands.
- In a Rhode Island case, DOJ acknowledged it wanted unredacted voter data to share with the Department of Homeland Security for citizenship checks.
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