A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department’s nationwide push to gather voter registration records to identify suspected non-citizens, ruling the program overstepped legal boundaries and breached privacy protections. The decision halts enforcement of the initiative even in states that had agreed to participate, marking a significant legal setback for the Trump administration’s voter verification efforts. Legal experts suggest the ruling could reshape how federal agencies access sensitive voter data, raising questions about oversight and constitutional limits. The case underscores ongoing tensions between election security measures and privacy rights in the lead-up to upcoming elections.
A federal judge struck down on Friday the Justice Department’s nationwide effort to collect voter registration records and identify suspected non-U.S. citizens, blocking the Trump administration from continuing the program even in states that voluntarily cooperated. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington ruled the department exceeded its legal authority and violated federal privacy laws...
