Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Utah voter data

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Which outlets covered Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Utah voter data?

9 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What was the lawsuit about?

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson seeking access to the state's private voter information. The department wanted to obtain confidential voter registration details.

What was the outcome of the lawsuit?

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson stated this was the 27th consecutive loss for the Department of Justice in similar cases.

Who is Deidre Henderson?

Deidre Henderson is the Lieutenant Governor of Utah and serves as the state's chief election officer. She was the defendant in the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.