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

On July 7, 2026, a federal judge in Florida ruled that state officials in four states could access a federal citizenship database for the purpose of verifying voter eligibility. This decision allows for bulk searches of the database.

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On July 7, 2026, a federal judge in Florida ruled that state officials in four states could access a federal citizenship database for the purpose of verifying voter eligibility. This decision allows for bulk searches of the database.

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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