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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
Why this matters in Denton News
In Denton County, where voter registration and election integrity are closely watched, the federal judge's ruling has significant implications. Local election officials have likely relied on the now-blocked database to verify voter eligibility, and its unavailability may lead to increased scrutiny of alternative methods for ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls. As the county continues to grow and diversify, the need for reliable and lawful tools to maintain election integrity will only intensify. The ruling may prompt Denton County officials to reexamine their voter verification processes and explore new, legally sound approaches to identifying and addressing potential instances of noncitizen voter registration. This development bears watching, as it may lead to changes in how local elections are administered and how voter eligibility is determined in Denton County.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) ·
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