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Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ashleigh Fields and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development is available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas.
A federal judge has blocked the creation of a database containing sensitive voter information. The database would have included Social Security numbers and citizenship status, among other details. The decision was made by District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, who was appointed by former President Biden.
This ruling affects a Trump administration initiative. Further information on this development is available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso , Texas.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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