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Ninth Circuit Debates Trump's Voter Data Request
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is grappling with the Trump administrations request for Californias voter data, aiming to verify citizenship and clean voter rolls. California resists, citing state privacy laws that prohibit sharing sensitive information like drivers license numbers. The Justice Departments SAVE system, used to check immigration status, has been reported to incorrectly flag eligible voters as non-citizens, potentially disenfranchising them. The case has become politicized, with most Republican-led states complying, while California argues federal laws dont grant unlimited access to voter files. The Ninth Circuits decision could impact similar cases in other states and potentially reach the Supreme Court, highlighting ongoing tensions around election integrity and privacy.
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