United States v. Galvin
What's at Stake
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the Massachusetts Secretary of State Galvin, seeking private, confidential voter data. DOJ’s efforts appear to be part of an effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization and to improperly question the validity of state voter rolls.
Summary
DOJ sued Massachusetts Secretary of State Galvin, seeking the state’s voter rolls, including large amounts of private voter data, such as social security numbers. DOJ’s lawsuit follows letters from DOJ seeking information about certain groups of Massachusetts voters. DOJ sent such letters to dozens of States over the summer of 2025, and then began filing lawsuits against states with Democratic administrations.
DOJ’s lawsuit appears to be connected to governmental efforts to create a national voter database without congressional authorization, and to question the validity of certain states’ election administration process and voter rolls, and the status of certain voters.
Common Cause, Jane Doe Inc., and an individual Massachusetts voter sought to intervene to defend against this potential violation of voter privacy. The voters and organizations are represented by the ACLU and the ACLU of Massachusetts.
Legal Documents
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12/22/2025
Memorandum Of Law in Support of Motion of Common Cause and Jane Doe Inc. to Intervene as Defendants -
12/22/2025
Motion Of Common Cause, Jane Doe Inc., And Juan Pablo Jaramillo to Intervene as Defendants
Date Filed: 12/22/2025
Court: District Court (D. Mass.)
Affiliate: Massachusetts
Date Filed: 12/22/2025
Court: District Court (D. Mass.)
Affiliate: Massachusetts