Supreme Court Permits Federal Voter Database Implementation

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to implement a federal database containing sensitive personal data, including citizenship status and Social Security numbers. This system, an expanded version of the SAVE program, is intended for states to voluntarily use in identifying ineligible voters. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, citing concerns about potential disenfranchisement of lawful voters. The Department of Homeland Security argues the database is crucial for preventing voter fraud.