Brennan Center for Justice

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Tracking litigation; advising states

The Justice Department wants unredacted voter files from every state that keeps registration records, including names, birth dates, driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers, for roughly 160 million registered voters. It sued 31 jurisdictions that refused. Courts have dismissed 27 of those suits, Oklahoma settled, and three remain pending.

Updated 3 days ago

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As of September 2026: Represented plaintiffs in the lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday barred FEMA from withholding anti-terrorism grants from local governments that refuse the Trump administration's election rules. Judge Amir Ali of the District of Columbia struck down conditions that tied 20 percent of Homeland Security Grant Program funds to hand-marked paper ballot audits and citizenship checks through federal databases.

Updated Sep 28

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As of May 2026: Opposes bill as voter suppression

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof (a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) for federal election registration.

Updated May 27