Judges block Trump push for Michigan voter info, setting up possible Supreme Court fight

By: Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 755

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled the Department of Justice isn’t entitled to access the sensitive personal data of Michigan voters, a setback in President Donald Trump’s push to assert power over state-run elections.

The decision moves the country closer to a potential fight at the U.S. Supreme Court over state voter rolls ahead of the November midterm elections, with Michigan at the center.

The Trump administration has sued 30 states for copies of their …

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