Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing lower court decisions that found the tool inaccurate and likely to wrongly remove eligible voters from rolls. The database, originally designed to track immigrant benefit eligibility, has been repurposed under the Trump administration for voter citizenship screening, though critics argue it is outdated and poses significant risks of disenfranchisement. Three justices dissented, and election experts say the ruling's practical impact on upcoming elections will likely be limited due to federal restrictions on voter roll changes near election dates.