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DOJ Sues Over Voting Data, As Shutdown looms Jeffries & Clyburn speak out, Political violence Rise

2025-09-26 Entertainment
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Roland S. Martin
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DOJ Sues States on Voter Data; Political Violence Rises Amid Looming Government Shutdown

Assess the escalating political tensions, including federal lawsuits over voter data, partisan brinkmanship risking a government shutdown, and the alarming rise of politically motivated violence targeting officials.

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  • The DOJ is suing six states (CA, MI, MN, NY, NH, PA) for refusing to provide sensitive statewide voter registration data, citing federal law compliance issues.
  • Congress faces an imminent government shutdown, with Democrats accused of failing to compromise while Republicans maintain control of key legislative bodies.
  • Panelists strongly characterized the data requests as a politically motivated "fishing expedition" aimed at disenfranchisement, echoing historical voter suppression tactics.
  • Political threats, exemplified by a bomb threat against Michigan's Lt. Governor Gilchrist, underscore increased instability surrounding high-stakes partisan conflicts. This segment dissects immediate national crises: the DOJ's legal challenge targeting voter lists in blue states, the threat of a federal government shutdown, and the broader context of escalating political antagonism nationwide. Experts urge proactive defense of voting rights, noting that failure to fight back against these tactics ensures continued suppression.

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9.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Sues Over Voting Data, As Shutdown looms Jeffries & Clyburn speak out, Political violence Rise The Justice Department is suing six states for refusing to hand over their statewide voter registration lists. Congress is less than a week away from shutting down the federal government. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries calls out the Republicans for failing to compromise. And I spoke to South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn about the looming shutdown. Ashley Etienne, former communications director for Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will discuss the possible strategies Democrats are using to fight back and what a shutdown means for American families. Michigan's Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist received a bomb threat at his home, just one day after Charlie Kirk's murder. He's here to talk about the alarming rise of political violence and how Trump's policies are impacting his state. And a New York pastor breaks down how reciting Biblical principles does not make a person Christ-like. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@JusCogens-e8i 2025-09-26

The country and laws are only as good as people's good will. That is why I think the AG needs to be an elected position, not an appointed one, since they are there to do unpolitical investigations, in that they should investigate every political stripe without fear or favor.

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@HakimShomo 2025-09-26

Great Show Roland!🔴⚫️🟢✊🏿✊🏿

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@rodneyhampton4434 2025-09-26

Words can't describe how much I greatly appreciate you, Roland Martin, your panel , for bringing the truth to the forefront.✊🏾👊🏾

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@bonniethomas4241 2025-09-26

Bill Mar don't care about the Democratics., he just says anything

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@TriendaLighten 2025-09-26

Stephen A got on my radar because he poked his nose into politics and doesn't know what the hell he is talking about ! I cannot stand him !

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@B_RockaProductions 2025-09-26

Excellent show Unc and blessings to you and your family! -Bryan, NC / FL

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@WholeSoulLiving 2025-09-26

This lady ain’t making no sense shut it down

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@pjohnson2861 2025-09-26

Roland is absolutely right tonight💯

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@tammyt8453 2025-09-26

He's not and never will be a master communicater! He has a kinder mindset. The people around him are smart.

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@DownTownSidBrown 2025-09-26

The problem is that we have too many elected officials looking to be "unscathed". That time is over.

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