Federal judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Maryland voter records

A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought voter registration records, calling it a "fishing expedition" for personal data. This ruling aligns with eight other courts that have previously rejected similar government requests in other states. The decision underscores ongoing legal debates over voter privacy and the extent of government access to personal voter information, highlighting the importance of protecting individual privacy rights against what critics view as overreaching government scrutiny.