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- 1Supreme Court lets states use SAVE database for citizenship checks●Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters. The decision allows state officials to cross-check voter registration records against the immigration database, a step several Republican-led states have sought. Critics argue such checks risk wrongly purging eligible voters, particularly naturalised citizens, while supporters frame the ruling as a victory for election integrity.
- 2VotingWorks Wins First Federal Certification for Open-Source Voting System▼VotingWorks Makes History as First Open-Source Voting System to Earn Federal Certification
VotingWorks has become the first organization to receive federal certification for an open-source voting system in the United States. The milestone means election officials can now adopt publicly auditable voting software that meets US Election Assistance Commission standards. Supporters of election transparency are highlighting the decision as a step toward greater trust and verifiability in American election infrastructure.
- 3North Carolina welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks▼NC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks
North Carolina officials are welcoming a US Supreme Court ruling related to voter citizenship checks, a decision that affects the state's ability to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The ruling touches on an ongoing national debate over election integrity and voter access, and supporters of stricter checks have praised the outcome.
- 4Judge Blocks US From Tying Emergency Grants to Election Changes▼Judge Blocks U.S. From Tying Emergency Grants to Election Changes
A federal judge has blocked the US government from making emergency grants conditional on states or localities changing their election procedures. The ruling stops federal officials from using pandemic-related or emergency funding as leverage to impose voting rule changes. The decision is being reported by major outlets including the New York Times and touches on ongoing debates over federal power and election administration.