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Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
By Ali Swenson And Fatima Hussein, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to t...
Key takeaway Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to t...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where voter turnout is crucial in local elections, the federal judge's ruling has significant implications. The decision to block the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database to check citizenship could impact the way voter rolls are maintained in Bexar County. With at least 25 states, including potentially Texas, having used the SAVE program to scan voter registrations, the ruling raises questions about the accuracy of voter rolls in the San Antonio area. Local election officials will need to reassess their methods for verifying voter eligibility, ensuring that legitimate voters are not wrongly purged from the rolls. As the community looks to upcoming elections, it is crucial that Terrell Hills residents are aware of any changes to voter registration processes and that their right to vote is protected. The ruling's impact on local election integrity will be closely watched in the coming months.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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What is this story about? A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to t...
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