Trump Pushes National Voter Registry, DOJ Sued 30 States Over Data
Key Takeaways
- Trump pushes national voter registry coordinated by DHS and SSA via executive order.
- Lawsuits challenge data sharing and access to state voter rolls.
- Election officials warn the plan could upend state control of voting, centralizing rules.
National Registry Plan
Trump signed an executive order to create a national registry of verified voters for the 2026 midterms.
The DOJ has sued 30 states and DC to compel release of voter data.
Reports indicate the administration may condition homeland security grants on compliance.
Legal Challenges and State Pushback
A federal judge rejected the DOJ lawsuit against California, ruling it unprecedented and illegal.
Judge Carter wrote the administration cannot unilaterally seize authority over elections.
The plan to cross-reference voter rolls with the DHS SAVE system raised accuracy and privacy concerns.
Political Fallout and Congressional Debate
The push for a national registry is deeply controversial with critics warning it could block eligible voters.
“The latest battle between Democrats and Republicans centers on the SAVE America Act, a bill backed by President Donald Trump”
The House approved the Trump-backed SAVE America Act focusing on proof of citizenship.
State election leaders from both parties have pushed back.
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