DHS Seeks to Combine State Driver’s License Records With Citizenship Data

DHS Seeks to Combine State Driver’s License Records With Citizenship Data

Critics warn the DHS database could wrongly flag citizens as noncitizens, risking voter access and trust.

The Department of Homeland Security intends to add state driver’s license information to a federal system for checking citizenship.

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Author's summary: DHS combines driver's license records with citizenship data.

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