The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 12, 2026

Let’s Just Say the Trump Administration’s Quest to Obtain State Voter Data Has Not Gone Well. DOJ is now 0 for 22, With 9 More Cases Pending.
We’ve been reporting since last spring on attempts by the Trump administration to obtain state voter and personal data for the expanded SAVE Database. That effort included lawsuits against 30 states and DC for refusing. DOJ is 0-22 in those cases.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Sues Six Additional States for Failure to Provide Voter Registration Rolls
Brennan Center for Justice - Tracker of Justice Department Requests for Voter Information
Votebeat - Appeals court rules against Trump administration in Michigan voter roll dispute
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT - Opinion in U.S. v. Benson
Newsweek - Donald Trump Suffers 19th Straight Defeat in Voter Roll Campaign

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - Class Action Suit by Voters Claims Personal Data Shared to the Trump Administration’s SAVE Database Violates the Privacy Act of 1974

American Democracy Minute - Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Suit Demanding RI’s Personal Voter Data. The Administration is 0-5 Against States Refusing to Comply.

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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