April 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks DOJ from accessing Rhode Island voter data

U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit, stating it lacked legal authority and was an unconstitutional overreach.
The ruling aligns with similar decisions in other states, rejecting the DOJ's requests for sensitive voter data.
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore emphasized the importance of maintaining voter privacy and the state's rights against federal overreach.