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 note: Combining driver's license records with citizenship data raises concerns.