The claim
“The Trump administration is actively attempting to obtain voter registration files from 30 states, including Arizona, to compile a centralized database of all U.S. citizens' personal information.”
Our verdict
False
Multiple reputable news outlets confirm the DOJ sued 30 states for voter‑registration data, but they do not indicate the administration is building a master database of every U.S.
What we found
citizen’s personal information. The claim adds an unsubstantiated motive and scope beyond the documented request for voter‑roll details.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The DOJ has filed lawsuits against at least 30 states seeking detailed voter‑registration records, including dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers and partial SSNs.
apnews.com· AP News – DOJ sued 30 states for voter data - Background
Confirms the DOJ’s effort to obtain voter‑registration files and notes the stated purpose is to locate undocumented immigrants, not to create a master citizen database.
ftw.usatoday.com· USA Today – Judge tosses Trump administration suit - Background
The DOJ says the data would be shared with the Department of Homeland Security’s SAVE system, which is intended to verify citizenship, not to create a universal personal‑information repository.
kjzz.org· DOJ’s stated purpose – SAVE database
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