Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that states may use the SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing lower court rulings that found the database unreliable. The decision emphasizes federal support for election administration but raises privacy and data-sharing concerns raised by critics about the potential inaccuracies and confidentiality risks. The practical impact on 2026 election administration may be limited due to timing and existing privacy safeguards.