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- 1Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks●Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters. The decision lets states run citizenship checks on voter rolls through the federal system, a move likely to reignite debate over election integrity measures and the risk of eligible voters being wrongly flagged or purged.
- 2Supreme Court lets states use SAVE database to check citizenship●CITIZENSHIP STATUS: U.S. Supreme Court says Indiana and other states can use SAVE tool; critics cite voting barriers
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Indiana and other states may continue using the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship status. Supporters see it as a tool for election integrity, while critics argue it can create barriers for eligible voters, particularly naturalized citizens, and could discourage participation in elections.