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Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, By Dion Nissenbaum, Votebeat, And Natalia Contreras, Votebeat And , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision blocks the federal government from utilizing the system to check voter eligibility.
A federal judge has made a ruling regarding the use of an immigration verification system. The decision blocks the federal government from utilizing the system to check voter eligibility. This development is related to an overhaul of the immigration verification system that was initiated by the Trump administration.
Further information on this ruling can be found through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization that covers local election administration and voting access, including their free newsletters for those interested in learning more about the details of the decision.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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