DOJ Loses 13th Straight Court Fight Over State Voter Rolls
Judge Thomas E. Johnston dismissed the Justice Department's suit for West Virginia's unredacted rolls, joining two prior rulings against the same order.
- Judge Thomas Johnston ruled in United States v. Warner, No. 2:26-cv-00156, on July 13.
- The dismissal is the Justice Department's 13th consecutive loss in these voter-roll suits.
- Judges Talwani (June 25) and Sullivan (July 1) already voided parts of EO 14399.
Why it matters: Thirteen straight losses on one claim is not misfortune; it is a policy without a legal theory.
Memorandum Opinion and Order, United States v. Warner, S.D. W. Va. No. 2:26-cv-00156 (Judge Thomas E. Johnston) ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check