In brief
In a Friday ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court overrode a federal judge’s injunction and allowed the Trump administration to use the SAVE program to verify voter citizenship. The conservative majority held that the 1996 National Voter Registration Act shields states from large‑scale purges close to elections, limiting the decision’s effect before the midterms. Critics warn the database is unreliable and could wrongly remove U.S. citizens from rolls, while the DHS argues it is essential to prevent non‑citizens from voting. Twenty‑seven states currently use SAVE, but the court’s decision leaves the door open for further voter‑roll challenges. Voting‑rights groups say the ruling jeopardizes millions of Americans’ ability to vote.
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Trump’s use of controversial voter database
In a Friday ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court overrode a federal judge’s injunction and allowed the Trump administration to use the SAVE program to verify voter citizenship.
The conservative majority held that the 1996 National Voter Registration Act shields states from large‑scale purges close to elections, limiting the decision’s effect before the midterms.
Critics warn the database is unreliable and could wrongly remove U.S. citizens from rolls, while the DHS argues it is essential to prevent non‑citizens from voting.
Twenty‑seven states currently use SAVE, but the court’s decision leaves the door open for further voter‑roll challenges.
Voting‑rights groups say the ruling jeopardizes millions of Americans’ ability to vote.
