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Court blocks use of immigration database
By REUTERS at Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration Monday from using a revamped version of an immigration database for checking the accuracy of state voter rolls, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to boost the role of the federal…
Why this matters in The Waco
The federal judge's decision to block the use of the immigration database for checking state voter rolls has implications for McLennan County's own voter registration processes. Local election officials will need to continue using existing methods to verify voter eligibility, rather than relying on the federal database. This ruling may also impact the county's efforts to maintain accurate voter rolls, as they will need to find alternative ways to check for ineligible voters. The decision is likely to be closely watched by local officials, who must balance the need to ensure the integrity of the electoral process with the need to protect the rights of eligible voters. As the county prepares for upcoming elections, it will be important to monitor how this ruling affects the implementation of voter registration and verification procedures in McLennan County.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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