Judge Kills Trump’s Voter Database Plan—Says Administration ‘Trampled’ On Americans’ Privacy Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Jun 22, 2026, 02:58pm EDTToplineA federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s effort to expand the use of a database with Americans’ private information, including Social Security numbers—saying it “trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens”—as the database has led to eligible voters being improperly removed from voter rolls ahead of the November midterm elections.President Donald Trump in Versailles, France, on June 17.Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThis story is breaking and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video
Trump’s Voting Database Plan Is Unlawful, Judge Rules
The database includes Americans’ Social Security numbers and information about their citizenship.
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