The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Kentucky and four other states for refusing to provide full voter registration data, including driver’s license information and partial Social Security numbers. Secretary of State Michael Adams, cited voter privacy and state law when declining to release the records without a court order. The DOJ claims authority under the Civil Rights Act to ensure accurate, well-maintained voter rolls. But state election officials argue that sensitive voter data must remain under state control to protect citizens’ privacy. This is significant because Adams is a Republican and he’s standing against Republican President Donald Trump’s administration. In the end, should the law be followed? Following the process for such requests is important, especially when private records are at stake.