A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to limit access to citizenship data, ordering the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reinstate access to vital information for four states. The ruling, which was handed down in a lawsuit filed by Texas, Arizona, Alabama, and Arkansas, requires DHS to restore access to citizenship data that was previously withheld under a new policy aimed at restricting state efforts to verify voter eligibility. The decision marks a major victory for these states, which have long argued that the citizenship data is essential for preventing voter fraud and ensuring the integrity of their elections. The ruling is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing debate over voting rights and election security in the United States.
Judge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States’ Access to Citizenship Data The New York Times
