Iowa Officials Sue Biden Administration Over Voter Data

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Attorney General Brenna Bird have filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration, demanding access to information regarding noncitizens on Iowa's voter rolls. The lawsuit claims there are hundreds of noncitizens registered to vote, but the federal government has withheld their names, hindering efforts to ensure electoral integrity. Pate emphasizes that the ability to access the SAVE list and confirm citizenship through social security numbers would greatly enhance the efficiency of voter verification processes. The lawsuit seeks a court order for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release this data, which Pate argues is essential for maintaining secure elections. This legal action follows previous attempts to verify the citizenship status of over 2,000 individuals flagged as potential noncitizens, leading to challenges during the voting process. The case underscores ongoing tensions between state officials and the federal government regarding election integrity and voter eligibility.