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The DOJ’s Response and Justification
In response, the Department of Justice issued a letter reiterating its stance that access to 'clean voter rolls' is essential to safeguarding elections. The DOJ argued that transparency and accuracy in voter registration databases are critical for ensuring the integrity of elections, especially in the face of concerns about voter fraud and cybersecurity.
The DOJ also asserted its mandate under federal voting laws to oversee compliance and protect voting rights. They claimed that the safeguards they seek are necessary for conducting fair and transparent elections and that ignoring these requests could undermine public confidence.