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Currently, federal law bars states from conducting systematic voter purges, as the country is within what’s known as the “quiet period” — a 90-day window before an election when the National Voter Registration Act forbids systematic removals from the registration lists.
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Federal law currently bars states from conducting systematic voter purges during the 90-day "quiet period" before an election, as forbidden by the National Voter Registration Act.
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{ "date": "2026-09-25" } - UUID
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- September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
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The Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to use a federal immigration database (SAVE) for voter purges, overturning a lower court's injunction. Critics argue the system is flawed, disproportionately flagging naturalized citizens, and violates privacy laws.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a flawed immigration database for voter purges, disproportionately affecting naturalized citizens. Meanwhile, the DOJ refused to confirm if federal voter eligibility lists would be released before midterms, raising concerns about election interference.
The author, Marc Elias, expresses skepticism about Justice Jackson's 'bright side' interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to resume using a voter suppression database. He highlights concerns about Republican officials' willingness to follow federal law and the potential for last-minute voter purges.
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