Trump's Citizenship Database Could Become Tool for Voter Suppression, Experts Warn
Former President Donald Trump's plan to create a comprehensive database of U.S. citizens could potentially be used to suppress voters, particularly from minority communities. The database aims to verify identities and citizenship status, but critics warn it could have voter suppression implications if not implemented carefully.
Former President Trump's proposed citizenship database could be used to suppress voters, particularly those from low-income and minority communities, according to critics who warn that such a system could lead to voter purging and disenfranchisement. The database, which Trump has been pushing for despite concerns about its constitutionality and potential impact on voting rights, is designed to verify the citizenship status of US citizens for national security purposes. However, many experts argue that this can be used as a pretext for suppressing votes from certain groups. The move has sparked widespread outrage among civil rights organizations and Democrats who fear it could undermine American democracy.
