Key Facts

• The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on a federal database used to verify voters.
• The decision was in response to a request from President Donald Trump's administration.
• The goal is to check the citizenship status of registered voters before midterm elections in November.
• A lower court had blocked the use of social security numbers and other data for these checks.
• Supporters say this helps prevent noncitizens from voting.
• Critics worry it could stop eligible voters from casting their ballots.
• The court's decision allows state officials to resume broad checks using federal records.
• The case is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten voting rules.