The court ordered the DOJ to turn over records faster
This is a win, Mark CREW HQ From: info@citizensforethics.org To: Mark M Giese Mon, Apr 6 2026 at 1:45 PM Mark, we just got a major win: The court ordered the DOJ to turn over records faster in CREW’s lawsuit demanding transparency around the Trump administration's effort to collect state voter rolls. When the Trump administration tried to build a national voter database behind closed doors, CREW filed a records request to understand how federal officials intend to use millions of Americans’ sensitive data to influence state election administration. When the DOJ failed to comply, we sued— and won. But even then, the DOJ stalled. So now, the court is forcing the agency to process over 1,000 pages a week. This is a big win in our fight for transparency and a setback in the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine Americans’ right to vote. Here’s what you need to know, Mark: On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order requiring states to turn over confident...
