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Maryland’s Election Data Standoff: Privacy, Politics, or Plain Stonewalling?
The U.S. DOJ requested Maryland’s voter-roll data for election integrity checks, leading to a rejection by state officials citing privacy and state sovereignty. This refusal reflects political bias, as Maryland’s Democrats oppose scrutiny from a Republican-led DOJ but embrace similar inquiries from left-leaning administrations. The ongoing tension raises concerns about electoral transparency and accountability.