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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Mexico voter data
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
SANTA FE (KVIA) -- Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking New Mexico voters' personal information, according to the New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State.
The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, alleged New Mexico failed to produce statewide voter ...
Key takeaway The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, alleged New Mexico failed to produce statewide voter ...
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? SANTA FE (KVIA) -- Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking New Mexico voters' personal information, according to the New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State.
The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, alleged New Mexico failed to produce statewide voter ...
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