The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling that halted the creation of a nationwide voter registry. The decision follows a district court judgment that found the plan unlawful.
The initiative, pushed during the previous administration, aimed to compile a central database of all eligible voters. Supporters argued it would safeguard election integrity and prevent duplicate registrations.
State election officials from multiple states, however, raised concerns. They cautioned that the system could be prone to abuse, data errors, and could cause widespread disruption if mismanaged.
The appeals court emphasized that the proposed list would conflict with existing federal statutes and infringe upon states’ authority over voter administration. Consequently, the district court’s injunction remains in place.
As a result, the federal government cannot currently implement a central voter list. Further legal action is conceivable, but the administration has not yet filed a request for reconsideration.