WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking decisive action to safeguard the integrity of American elections by suing Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey, demanding access to their voter rolls. This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to ensure accurate voter rolls and prevent voter fraud, which undermines the very foundation of our democratic process.

The lawsuits are based on the Civil Rights Act of 1960, which grants the Attorney General the authority to request voter records from election officials. The DOJ argues that access to unredacted voter data, including driver's license numbers and the last four digits of Social Security numbers, is essential for identifying and removing ineligible voters from the rolls, such as those who have moved, died, or are registered in multiple states.

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon has rightly pointed out that state election officials are resisting transparency by 'choosing to fight us in court rather than show their work.' This resistance raises serious questions about what these states are trying to hide and why they are so reluctant to cooperate with the DOJ's efforts to ensure election integrity.

The states being sued claim to be protecting voter privacy, but their refusal to provide unredacted data suggests they are prioritizing political considerations over the security and accuracy of our elections. Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson and Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams may claim to be upholding the Constitution and protecting voters' rights, but their actions are undermining the public's confidence in the electoral system.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is correct in emphasizing the importance of 'accurate, well-maintained voter rolls' for election integrity. Voter fraud is a real and persistent threat, and the DOJ has a duty to take all necessary steps to prevent it. These lawsuits are a critical part of that effort.

The DOJ's efforts to access election records have been met with resistance from many states, particularly those controlled by Democrats. This resistance is further evidence that some on the left are more interested in maintaining their political power than in ensuring fair and honest elections. The U.S. Constitution gives states the authority to oversee elections, but it also mandates federal oversight to prevent fraud and abuse.

The Trump administration is committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting the integrity of our elections. These lawsuits are a necessary step to ensure that every vote counts and that the results of our elections accurately reflect the will of the American people. The DOJ’s efforts reinforce the security of our nation’s elections and push back against the dangerous attempts to nationalize voting.

Conservative principles demand that we protect the integrity of our elections and prevent voter fraud. By pursuing these lawsuits, the DOJ is upholding those principles and defending the foundations of our republic.

It is time for states to cooperate with the DOJ and provide the necessary data to ensure that our elections are fair, accurate, and secure. The future of our democracy depends on it.

This proactive series of litigations is not about voter suppression but is fundamentally about voter protection and ensuring that only eligible citizens are participating in elections.