DOJ Considers Supreme Court Action on State Voter Rolls

Why it matters locally: Potential Supreme Court action regarding federal access to state voter rolls could directly impact how voter registration data is managed and accessed within Tennessee, affecting the processes overseen by state election commissions.

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases concerning federal access to state voter rolls. The department seeks this access ahead of the November midterm elections. Blanche identified a “possibility” of the Justice Department appealing to the high court. These potential appeals would address ongoing disputes where the federal government aims to obtain state voter information.