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U.S. Appeals Court upholds ban on using DHS database for voter checks
A federal appeals court has upheld a ban on the Trump administration using the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to check voter rolls. In a 2–1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected the government's attempt to lift the restriction ahead of the November midterm elections.
The majority opinion, authored by Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan and joined by Judge Robert Wilkins, stated that using the system would violate privacy laws by disclosing sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and citizenship status, for millions of Americans. The judges also raised concerns regarding data accuracy, noting that incorrect information could lead to eligible voters being forced to prove their citizenship or having their registrations canceled.
Judge Gregory Katsas dissented from the ruling, arguing that states have historically accessed DHS data to verify eligibility for public benefits and voting.
Entities
Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · Gregory Katsas · Social Security Administration · Sri Srinivasan · U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The majority ruled that using the SAVE system would violate privacy laws by disclosing sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and citizenship status of millions. www.albiladpress.com · www.elaosboa.com · www.ntd.com · www.politika.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] The ruling was issued approximately two months before the November midterm elections. www.albiladpress.com · www.elaosboa.com · www.ntd.com · www.politika.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's request to lift a ban on using the DHS SAVE database for voter roll maintenance. www.albiladpress.com · www.elaosboa.com · www.ntd.com · www.politika.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] Judges expressed concern that inaccurate data in the database could lead to voters being forced to prove citizenship or having their registrations canceled. www.albiladpress.com · www.elaosboa.com · www.ntd.com · www.politika.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] Judge Gregory Katsas dissented, arguing that states have long accessed DHS data to assess eligibility for benefits and voting. www.albiladpress.com · www.elaosboa.com · www.ntd.com · www.politika.rs