Arizona’s voter database is not the DOJ’s to demand, a Trump-appointed judge rules

By: Jim Small

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 702

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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A federal judge on Tuesday said the Trump administration has no right to Arizona’s voter registration database, the latest in a string of losses for the U.S. Department of Justice in its quest to gather voter information in every state.

Judge Susan Brnovich dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the Justice Department cannot refile. Brnovich was appointed to the bench in 2018 by President Donald Trump.

In a statement, Arizona Secretary of State …

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