Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Voter‑Roll Data Tool, Citing Legal Violations

A federal judge issued a ruling on the use of a citizenship data tool. The tool was created by the Trump administration to aid states in reviewing voter rolls. The judge found that providing federal data for voter screening breaches disclosure laws. Several statutes prohibit the sharing of such information with states. The decision blocks states from using the tool for voter‑purge efforts. Election officials must seek alternative methods to verify voter eligibility. The ruling may affect ongoing attempts to clean up voter rolls nationwide. Legal challenges could shape future federal involvement in voter‑registration data.