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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the ruling are available from FOX 2 Detroit, including information about the tool and its intended use.
A federal judge has made a ruling regarding a federal tool used by state election officials. The tool was intended to identify noncitizen voters who are registered illegally. The judge has determined that the revamped tool is unlawful.
As a result, it cannot be used by state election officials. Further details about the ruling are available from FOX 2 Detroit , including information about the tool and its intended use.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge has made a ruling regarding a federal tool used by state election officials. The tool was intended to identify noncitizen voters who are registered illegally. The judge has determined…
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