Coverage dated February 9, 2026 to February 10, 2026

Federal judge dismisses attempt to obtain Michigan voter data

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The Department of Justice has sued at least 23 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to collect data on voters.

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Fox News
Federal judge rejects Trump admin lawsuit seeking Michigan voter rolls (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 9, 2026
Fox News's feed description
A federal judge rejected a Trump administration lawsuit seeking Michigan’s voter rolls, ruling the Civil Rights Act does not authorize access to statewide voter lists.
Bridge Michigan
Federal judge dismisses Trump admin lawsuit over Michigan voter rolls (opens Bridge Michigan)
Published Feb 9, 2026
Bridge Michigan's feed description
A Trump-appointed judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Michigan for not sharing confidential voter data, one of 25 cases nationwide.
The New Republic
Trump Judge Rejects DOJ Attempt to Seize Swing State Voter Rolls (opens The New Republic)
Published Feb 9, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
Judge Hala Jarbou ruled that the Justice Department’s request in Michigan is going too far.
Just the News
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit to obtain Michigan voter data (opens Just the News)
Published Feb 9, 2026
Just the News's feed description
U.S. District Judge Hala Jarbou, a Trump appointee, dismissed the case, citing a failure to state a claim
Winchester Star
Federal judge dismisses attempt to obtain Michigan voter data in latest rejection of DOJ (opens Winchester Star)
Published Feb 10, 2026
Winchester Star's feed description
A federal judge in Michigan has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice that sought to obtain access to Michigan
The Week
Judge blocks Trump suit for Michigan voter rolls (opens The Week)
Published Feb 10, 2026
The Week's feed description
A Trump-appointed federal judge rejected the administration’s demand for voters’ personal data
ABC 12 Flint
Federal judge dismisses attempt to obtain Michigan voter data (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Feb 10, 2026
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
The Department of Justice has sued at least 23 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to collect data on voters.
MLive
Judge denies Trump’s DOJ access to Michigan voters’ private information (opens MLive)
Published Feb 10, 2026
MLive's feed description
The U.S. Department of Justice said the lawsuit against Michigan elections officials seeking voters' information was intended to ensure voting records are accurate.
Townhall
Justice Department Wanted Michigan’s Voters’ Data — a Judge Had Other Ideas (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 10, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit demanding Michigan's voter registration data access.
NBC News
Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Michigan's voter roll data (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 10, 2026
NBC News's feed description
The ruling is the third time this year a court has tossed out a lawsuit by the Trump administration in its push to get details on state voter registration lists.
Washington Examiner
Federal judge tosses Trump's bid to get Michigan voter rolls (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 10, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
A judge tossed the DOJ’s "illegal" efforts to get access to the full Michigan voter rolls, in the latest court loss in getting access to voter rolls.
Fox2 Detroit
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Michigan's electronic voter list (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Feb 10, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
A federal judge has dismissed efforts by the Department of Justice seeking after Michigan’s full electronic voter list.

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