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Judge blocks Trump admin's overhauled database of Americans' personal information
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using a revamped citizenship data program to purge people from voter rolls. The judge says the administration violated three different laws with its revamped system that draws from records held by the Social Security Administration and the Dep...
Key takeaway The judge says the administration violated three different laws with its revamped system that draws from records held by the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The federal judge's decision to block the Trump administration's revamped citizenship data program has significant implications for voters in Southlake and across Tarrant County. With the program's attempt to purge people from voter rolls, local residents who interact with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security may have been at risk of being incorrectly removed from the voting system. This ruling protects the voting rights of Southlake's citizens, ensuring that they can continue to participate in local elections without fear of being unfairly disenfranchised. As the city's government and schools are shaped by the outcome of these elections, the judge's decision helps to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process in Southlake. The community can now focus on exercising their right to vote, knowing that their privacy rights have been upheld.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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