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Judge blocks Trump admin's overhauled database of Americans' personal information
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case centers on a system that gathers data from various government records.
In a recent decision, a federal judge intervened in a matter involving the collection of personal information. The case centers on a system that gathers data from various government records. Details of the ruling are available from CBS Texas, including the specific laws that were allegedly violated.
A block has been put in place to prevent the use of this system for certain purposes, such as updating voter registration records, due to concerns over its legality.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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