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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The federal judge's ruling has significant implications for Los Angeles County, where voter registration efforts are a major focus. With a large and diverse population, the county's election officials will need to rely on alternative methods to verify voter eligibility. This decision may lead to increased scrutiny of the county's voter registration processes, potentially affecting upcoming local elections. Los Angeles County's election officials will need to work closely with state officials to develop new procedures for identifying and removing ineligible voters from the rolls. The ruling also raises questions about the role of federal agencies in supporting local election administration, and how the county will balance the need to ensure voter integrity with the need to protect the rights of eligible voters. As the county moves forward, it will be important to monitor how this ruling affects the administration of elections in Los Angeles.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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