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 during elections.
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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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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