Federal judge dismisses USDOJ lawsuit seeking New Mexico voter rolls

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that sought access to unredacted voter rolls in New Mexico, marking another setback in the DOJ's efforts to obtain such data across multiple states. This ruling underscores the legal and constitutional protections around voter privacy, affirming that states have the right to safeguard personal information of their citizens. The decision has significant implications for future legal battles over voter data privacy and highlights ongoing tensions between federal enforcement and state sovereignty.