The Republican National Committee (RNC) has grown increasingly frustrated with New Jersey and its Democratic Secretary of State, Tahesha Way, prompting them to file a lawsuit seeking answers about how the state manages its voter registration lists.

On Monday, the RNC announced they had initiated legal action against Way, aiming to uncover the state’s methods for maintaining accurate voter rolls, as mandated by law. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters stated, “Residents of New Jersey have a right to know if their voter rolls are up-to-date. Maintaining clean and transparent voter records is crucial for building trust in our electoral process. The RNC is taking legal steps to access these records and ensure compliance with legal requirements.”

The RNC disclosed that they had reached out to Way’s office with inquiries on 18 separate occasions, only to be met with consistent refusals. According to the RNC, this lack of cooperation constitutes a breach of federal law.

The RNC revealed that it has asked Way’s office to provide this information no less than 18 times, and 18 times she and her staff turned them down cold. This, argues the RNC, violates federal law.

Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires states to remove ineligible voters—such as those who have died or moved out of the jurisdiction—from the voter rolls. Under the act, states must permit the public to inspect records showing how voter rolls are maintained.