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Judge says Trump can’t use Social Security data for voter roll purges
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — The Trump administration violated federal privacy protections when it overhauled a citizen data program so that it could be used more aggressively to purge voter rolls, a federal judge said Monday.
The ruling from US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan is a major se...
Key takeaway The ruling from US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan is a major se...
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where voter turnout is crucial in local elections, this ruling has significant implications. The use of Social Security data for voter roll purges could have disproportionately affected the city's large Hispanic population, many of whom are US citizens but may have been mistakenly flagged as noncitizens. The judge's decision to halt the use of the expanded data system helps protect the voting rights of El Paso's eligible citizens. As the city's residents prepare for upcoming local elections, they can be assured that their right to vote will not be threatened by inaccurate or overly aggressive voter roll purges. The ruling also underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting voting rights in El Paso, where community organizations and election officials must continue to work together to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballots without unnecessary obstacles.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — The Trump administration violated federal privacy protections when it overhauled a citizen data program so that it could be used more aggressively to purge voter rolls, a federal judge said Monday.
The ruling from US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan is a major se...
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