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Federal Court Rejects DOJ's Request for New Mexico Voter Information

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that sought access to personal information of voters in New Mexico. Filed in December 2025, the suit claimed that New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver failed to provide statewide voter registration lists. The court ruled that the DOJ's request lacked a clear basis and did not demonstrate any violation of voter registration laws. Secretary Oliver expressed satisfaction with the ruling, emphasizing the importance of protecting voter privacy. This decision aligns with similar outcomes in 14 other states where the DOJ attempted to obtain voter data.

Key Details: • Lawsuit filed in December 2025 by the DOJ. • Court found no violation of the National Voter Registration Act. • Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver emphasized voter privacy protection.

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