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Judge blocks use of federal tool to check voter citizenship status
By AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· 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 administrations 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 th...
Key takeaway Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to th...
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , this ruling has significant implications for local election officials who have been watching the development of the SAVE program with interest. The decision to block the use of this federal tool means that Davidson County election administrators will not have to navigate the complexities of verifying voter citizenship status through a potentially flawed system. This is particularly relevant in a city like Nashville, where a diverse population and growing voter rolls require careful management to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. As the city prepares for upcoming elections, local officials will need to rely on existing state and local protocols to verify voter eligibility, rather than relying on a federal system that has been deemed unlawful. This ruling may also spark renewed debate about voter ID laws and election security in the Tennessee state legislature, which could have a direct impact on how elections are conducted in Nashville and surrounding communities.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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