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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the ruling are available from FOX 4 KDFW, the source of this information.
A federal judge has made a ruling regarding a federal tool used by state election officials. The tool was intended to help identify noncitizen voters who are registered illegally. The judge has determined that the revamped tool is unlawful.
As a result, it cannot be used by state election officials in their efforts to verify voter eligibility. Further details about the ruling are available from FOX 4 KDFW, the source of this information.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge has made a ruling regarding a federal tool used by state election officials. The tool was intended to help identify noncitizen voters who are registered illegally. The judge has…
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