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By becoming a \"party\" to the lawsuit, Common Cause can now legally fight for the case's dismissal alongside the State of Minnesota."},{"panel_heading":"What sensitive information is at stake in the Minnesota voter file?","panel_copy":"The files demanded by the DOJ include highly personal data such as full names, home addresses, dates of birth, driver\u2019s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers<\/b>. States argue that federal access to this data violates state statutory authority and poses a security risk to citizens."},{"panel_heading":"How could a national voter database lead to voter purges?","panel_copy":"A master federal database allows for the cross-referencing of voter rolls with other federal agency data. Critics argue this information could be used to conduct targeted voter purges<\/b> based on demographics like age or location to gain a partisan advantage in the 2026 midterm elections<\/b>."},{"panel_heading":"Is the DOJ sharing voter data with other agencies?","panel_copy":"Yes. The Department of Justice<\/b> has acknowledged sharing voter information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)<\/b>. This cooperation is a major concern for advocacy groups, as it may be used to intimidate immigrant communities and discourage legal voters of color from registering."},{"panel_heading":"What is the goal of Common Cause in the Minnesota case?","panel_copy":"Common Cause is seeking a full dismissal of the DOJ\u2019s lawsuit<\/b>. 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