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Federal judge dismisses DOJ’s attempt to get California’s voter data

January 16, 2026

By KAREN VELIE

The Trump administration lost a round on Thursday when a federal judge dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that sought an unredacted voter registration list from California.

In its lawsuit filed in September, the DOJ cited laws it argued allowed the attorney general to demand statewide voter lists and to ensure states properly maintain voter rolls. The DOJ was seeking voter names, dates of birth, driver’s license information and partial social security numbers.

U.S. District Judge David Carter,  who was appointed by President Bill Clinton, said the DOJ’s claims were insufficient under federal civil rights law and voting laws.

“The centralization of this information by the federal government would have a chilling effect on voter registration, which would inevitably lead to decreasing voter turnout as voters fear that their information is being used for some inappropriate or unlawful purpose,” Carter said.

The Trump administration has voiced concerns of voter fraud that includes allegations a large number of immigrants living illegally in the United States are voting.

 


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Shiloh Marx used Grok to write a lawsuit and received California voter data from San Luis Obispo within 3 days of filing.


https://x.com/Shilohmarx/status/2012042224880795893


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Just imagine what Elon Musk can do with that info!


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Can it be appealed? This is a big deal! What are next steps for the Federal Government?


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Yes! And it will certainly be reversed. Judge Carter only offers a speculative opinion – that somehow the federal government sharing information gathered by the state will negatively affect voter turnout , because of of possible …” inappropriate use”??

Weak tea indeed!

The Sacramento Gang is hoping to drag this out past the mid terms, obviously.


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Will the Federal Government appeal?


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We already have this it’s called a federal ID or “real” ID mandated by the feds. Refuse this national control and tracking, you can still fly.


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Not without a valid passport OR paying $45, each way, to get vetted to board using just a state issued drivers license.


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The only reason why it would have a chilling effect on registration is if you are planning on cheating in the election. The activist judge knows this and so is promoting fraud.


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We must remember that elections have consequences. Judge Carter was appointed by Bill Clinton. All these years after Clinton, this judge is still giving citizens a reason to regret the election of sleazy old Bill Clinton.


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If Federal elections are not auditable, then they are fraudulent. California, under Gavin Newsom, is running a criminal enterprise.


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It isn’t limited to Newsom and his California commiecrats. The Democrat Party is very likely the largest criminal cabal on the planet.


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They went judge shopping. California is the National leader in Demo-cheat. Obama taught them the “”Chicago Way”, and they learned well.


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In other words, if illegals can’t vote, the grift may not continue. Disgusting.


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