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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
In Montgomery County, where Magnolia is located, the implications of this ruling could be significant for local election officials who have relied on federal tools to verify voter eligibility. The database in question has been used by state election officials to identify potentially ineligible voters, and its unavailability may require local officials to seek alternative methods to ensure the integrity of voter rolls. This development may also impact the workload of local election administrators, who will need to adapt to new procedures for verifying voter citizenship and personal information. As the county prepares for upcoming elections, it will be worth watching how local officials respond to this ruling and what steps they take to ensure compliance with federal law while maintaining the accuracy of voter registration records. The ruling's impact on local election processes will likely be a topic of discussion at upcoming meetings of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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