Blanche Says DOJ May Take Voter Roll Access Fight To Supreme Court
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is "absolutely" considering taking its fight for access to state voter rolls to the U.S. Supreme Court.[1] A Supreme Court review could decide whether the federal government can demand detailed, unredacted voter data from states before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.[1]
On Friday, August 14, 2026, a federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's petition to reconsider a ruling that blocked Justice Department access to Michigan's complete voter rolls.[1] Also on Friday, a federal judge in Nevada ruled against the Justice Department's bid to obtain Nevada's unredacted voter registration records.[1]
Michigan and Nevada argue the Justice Department's demands are invasive and violate longstanding state authority over running elections.[1] The disputes center on federal access to detailed voter roll information as campaigns and officials prepare for the November 3, 2026 midterms.[1]
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- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Attorney General Todd Blanche said DOJ is 'absolutely' considering taking its voter roll litigation to the Supreme Court.
- On Friday, August 14, 2026, a federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's petition to reconsider a ruling blocking access to Michigan's complete voter rolls.
- Also on Friday, a federal judge in Nevada ruled against DOJ's attempt to obtain Nevada's unredacted voter registration records.
- States including Michigan and Nevada argue the Justice Department's demands are invasive and violate state authority over elections.
- The disputes concern federal access to detailed voter roll information ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
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