Applaud the Federal Court for Protecting CA Voters’ Privacy

A federal judge just delivered a major win for democracy — and every voter’s right to participate without fear.

This week, a federal court rejected the Trump Justice Department’s aggressive attempt to force California to hand over its full voter registration database, including deeply sensitive personal information belonging to nearly 23 million voters. The judge warned that this kind of federal power grab threatens the right to vote itself — the foundation of our democracy.

California election officials refused to comply, citing strong privacy protections and the real risk that centralized voter data could be misused, mishandled, or weaponized. And the court agreed: the federal government cannot simply demand private voter information without legal authority, without evidence of wrongdoing, and without Congress or the public having a say.

This ruling is a powerful reminder that free and fair elections belong to the people — not politicians trying to intimidate voters or consolidate control. Voter participation should be encouraged, protected, and strengthened — not chilled by government overreach.

Add your name to applaud this court decision for defending voter privacy, protecting state control of elections, and standing up for democracy.