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New Mexico Wins Voter Privacy Battle | Santa Fe News
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A federal judge just tossed out the DOJ’s attempt to force New Mexico to hand over private voter data — a move that had sparked legal battles since December 2025. The Trump-backed lawsuit, joined by 14 other states, claimed New Mexico wasn’t meeting election integrity standards. But New Mexico’s Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver stood firm, emphasizing voter privacy as non-negotiable. The court sided with her, finding the DOJ’s demand letter lacked legal basis. This isn’t the first time — in 14 other states, courts have blocked similar requests, and no unredacted voter data has ever been released. For now, New Mexico voters’ sensitive info stays protected, thanks to the legal system stepping in to safeguard personal data.
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