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UpdateNationalThursday, October 15, 2026

Court permanently blocked ban on voter registration at naturalization events

A ruling on a practice that helped newly naturalized citizens register to vote.

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Democracy Docket on Bluesky
“Democracy Docket on Bluesky: 🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, a court permanently blocked the Trump administration's policy banning nonpart”, Thursday, October 15, 2026
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What happened

A court permanently blocked the Trump administration's policy banning nonpartisan groups from registering voters during naturalization ceremonies. The ruling preserves a practice that has for years increased turnout among naturalized citizens.1

What it means

What this means for new citizens

Nonpartisan groups may continue registering voters at naturalization ceremonies.1

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  1. Democracy Docket on Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3mxwfn7rv622x · Thursday, October 15, 2026

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