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Federal Judge Allows States to Access Citizenship Database for Voter Eligibility Checks

A federal judge's order has enabled state officials in four states to perform bulk searches of a federal citizenship database. The decision aims to facilitate the verification of voter eligibility.

A federal judge in Florida issued an order on July 7, 2026, permitting state officials in four states to conduct bulk searches of a federal citizenship database. This access is intended to assist in verifying voter eligibility.

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Judge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States’ Access to Citizenship Data

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Federal Judge Allows States to Access Citizenship Database for Voter Eligibility Checks