Supreme Court Allows SAVE Database for Voter Checks

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify voter citizenship, reversing lower court decisions that found it inaccurate and likely to disenfranchise eligible voters. The Department of Homeland Security repurposed SAVE, originally for immigrant benefits, to screen voters. Critics say it is outdated and error-prone. Adoption remains uncertain, and the ruling's impact on 2026 is likely limited by a 90-day pre-election registration freeze.