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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks

Sep 25, 2026 · Jude Joffe-Block

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The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks during a news conference July 1 in New York.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks during a news conference July 1 in New York.

The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.

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