The NAACP and the NAACP Tri-State Conference of Idaho, Nevada and Utah, represented by the Elias Group, filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Henderson yesterday, March 5, 2026, according to a press release. The lawsuit, brought by the Department of Justice, alleges that Utah has failed to submit complete voter information, including private data of registered voters.
The NAACP’s motion argues that if the DOJ gains access to the voter information, the sensitive data of NAACP members could be compromised and efforts to encourage civic engagement by the organization could be harmed. Janette McCarthy-Wallace, General Counsel of the NAACP, stated, “State by state, this administration continues its attempts to assault our democracy. Federal law has long made voter list maintenance the responsibility of the states, but the Trump Administration and its Department of Justice now seek to illegally seize the private information of lawful citizens. We realize from previous mishandlings that this government has not properly secured sensitive information, such as the social security numbers of U.S. Citizens.”
McCarthy-Wallace further asserted that the Constitution does not grant the President authority over free and fair elections, stating, “If presidents were allowed to control our elections, they would not be called presidents – they would be called kings.” The NAACP pledged to continue fighting against what it describes as injustices targeting communities.
The Department of Justice has pursued similar legal action against other states seeking voter information, according to the NAACP. The Association reported securing a dismissal of a voter information case in California earlier this year and has recently intervened in cases in Georgia. The NAACP contends that the federal government’s pursuit of voter data risks deterring qualified voters from participating in the political process due to concerns about data mishandling and potential misuse, including improper removal of voters from rolls.
The NAACP emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and voter empowerment, and states it will challenge any efforts to disrupt these core components of its mission. The organization will continue to educate voters and advocate for voting rights nationwide.
The NAACP’s Tri-State Conference represents members in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. The organization’s national headquarters is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it maintains regional offices and conferences across the country, as outlined on its website. The NAACP’s work extends to various areas, including criminal justice reform, economic empowerment, and educational equity.
The full motion filed by the NAACP is available for review online.
