Judge dismisses DOJ’s lawsuit for sensitive Kentucky voter registration data

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A federal judge has dismissed a case from the U.S. Department of Justice against Kentucky election officials that sought to gain access to voter registration data, including sensitive information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers.

In an opinion released Thursday, District Judge Claria Horn Boom cited a recent ruling regarding Michigan voter data from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. The DOJ later asked the 6th Circuit to rehear the …

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