Supreme Court Allows Use of Voter Eligibility Database

Why it matters locally: This Supreme Court decision could influence how voter registration lists are maintained in Iowa, potentially leading to more widespread use of the federal database for identifying voter eligibility ahead of the November elections.

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday lifted limitations on a federal voter eligibility database, allowing its use before the November elections. The decision impacts the Trump administration's efforts regarding voter rolls. The administration has focused on identifying non-citizens registered to vote. Previous restrictions had prevented the full implementation of the database for voter list maintenance. The Supreme Court's ruling clears the way for the administration to proceed with its updated system.