By — Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/sanders-files-suit-to-regain-access-to-democratic-voter-database Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sanders files suit to regain access to Democratic voter database Nation Dec 18, 2015 5:28 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The presidential campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to regain access to a Democratic National Committee voter database. The DNC temporarily barred the campaign this week from the massive trove of voter information after Sanders’ staff improperly accessed data compiled by the campaign of rival Hillary Clinton. The lawsuit says the campaign is now “sustaining irreparable injury and financial losses.” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said earlier Friday the DNC was “taking our campaign hostage” by preventing it from accessing the data. He threatened the lawsuit if the party didn’t back down. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The presidential campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to regain access to a Democratic National Committee voter database. The DNC temporarily barred the campaign this week from the massive trove of voter information after Sanders’ staff improperly accessed data compiled by the campaign of rival Hillary Clinton. The lawsuit says the campaign is now “sustaining irreparable injury and financial losses.” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said earlier Friday the DNC was “taking our campaign hostage” by preventing it from accessing the data. He threatened the lawsuit if the party didn’t back down. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now