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 says it intends to add state driver’s license information to a swiftly expanding federal system envisioned as a one-stop shop for checking citizenship.
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Author's summary: DHS plans to combine driver's license records with citizenship data.
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