The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits seeking states' voter data. Here's where they stand.
Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Trump administration has filed lawsuits in 30 states and the District of Columbia to obtain complete voter rolls.
- Federal judges have rejected 21 of these lawsuits, denying access to unredacted voter data.
- The administration argues the data is needed to ensure compliance with federal voting laws.
- States have largely refused to provide complete voter rolls, offering only publicly available versions.
- The administration has also pursued other election-related measures, including executive orders and proposed legislation, which have been blocked by courts.