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Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Michael R. Blood | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points This action aims to prevent certain federal records from being used. A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration. This action aims to prevent certain federal records from being used. The concern is that these records may be used to affect the voting eligibility of certain citizens.
The lawsuit alleges interference with the electoral process. It claims that government agencies are using incomplete information to support claims of voting irregularities.
Further details about the lawsuit and the allegations are available from the source. The action was taken by a group that advocates for immigrant rights.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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