Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar has voiced significant reservations following a recent demand from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for access to Nevada’s voter records.This request, part of a broader federal effort to scrutinize election integrity across the country, has sparked concerns about the protection of voter privacy and the autonomy of state election management. Aguilar stressed the importance of establishing stringent legal safeguards to prevent misuse of sensitive voter data, underscoring that preserving public confidence hinges on robust privacy protections and transparent handling of election details.

Among the primary issues raised are:

• Risks to data security when transferring extensive voter information to federal entities
• Lack of clear protocols outlining the DOJ’s intended use of the data
• Possibility of inadvertent disclosure of individual voter identities

The debate over voter data sharing has intensified as Nevada’s top election official highlights the potential dangers posed by the DOJ’s request.Critics warn that releasing detailed…