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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security database used to verify citizenship status has mistakenly flagged eligible voters as noncitizens in states like Texas, with naturalized citizens at particular risk.
reported by 5 outlets · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 8, 1:30 AM
How each outlet reported it
kotatv.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
Critics of SAVE say the program has falsely flagged U.S. citizens, a problem that could be exacerbated if the Supreme Court allows its widespread use in the weeks before an election.
Cites: critics · Details: falsely flagged U.S. citizens; weeks before election
foxnews.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
Since April 2025, more than 24,000 cases have been identified via the SAVE system as potential noncitizens on voter rolls
Cites: DHS · Details: April 2025; 24,000 cases
truthout.orgUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security database used to verify citizenship status has mistakenly flagged eligible voters as noncitizens in states like Texas
Cites: Andrew Garber, Brennan Center for Justice · Details: Texas; eligible voters flagged as noncitizens
truthout.orgUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
Naturalized citizens are at particular risk for being flagged as noncitizens by DHS databases
Cites: Andrew Garber, Brennan Center for Justice · Details: naturalized citizens
alternet.orgUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
A ProPublica investigation found that 14% of Denton County, Texas, voters flagged as noncitizens by a Department of Homeland Security database were actually citizens.
Cites: ProPublica · Details: Denton County, Texas; 14%; actually citizens
lancasteronline.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:34 AM
A ProPublica investigation found that 14% of Denton County, Texas voters flagged as noncitizens by a Department of Homeland Security database were actually citizens
Cites: ProPublica · Details: Denton County, Texas; 14%; actually citizens