United States v. Warner

The United States has sued West Virginia, seeking access to the State's full voter registration file. This lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the federal government to obtain voter data from states across the country -- an effort apparently aimed at building a national voter database without clear congressional authorization to scrutinize state voter rolls.

Represented by the ACLU, the ACLU of West Virginia, the Campaign Legal Center, and the Brennan Center for Justice, The West Virginia Citizen Action group has moved to intervene in the case to defend voters' rights. CAG argues that it's members -- many of whom are registered voters -- face the risk that their sensitive personal data could be collected, shared, or misused, and that these efforts could discourage people from participating in elections.

CAG seeks to ensure that voters’ privacy, participation, and trust in the democratic process are protected as the case moves forward.