Supreme Court Revives Voter Citizenship Database Ahead of Elections
The Supreme Court has reinstated a federal database for checking voter citizenship, a move occurring weeks before upcoming elections. The ruling supports the Trump administration's effort to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database to identify potential noncitizens on state voter rolls. This development allows states to access federal immigration data for voter verification purposes.
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Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of the SAVE database for reviewing voter rolls could impact voter registration processes in Illinois, requiring state and local election authorities to potentially adapt their procedures for verifying voter eligibility.
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has allowed the use of a federal database for reviewing state voter rolls. This decision enables the Trump administration to proceed with its request to utilize the Department of Homeland Security's Systemic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. The SAVE database contains records of individuals' immigration status. The administration aims to use this system to identify noncitizens listed on state voter registration rolls. Jessica Huseman of Votebeat provided context on the development. The court's action occurred weeks before the midterm elections.Related Topics
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