A US court has blocked a central component of former President Donald Trump’s agenda regarding voting rights. The tool in question was designed to determine the citizenship of individuals on voter rolls, potentially leading to purges of eligible voters. Civil rights groups argued the tool was flawed and disproportionately impacted minority voters. The ruling represents a significant setback for efforts to tighten voting restrictions, a key focus during Trump’s presidency and continuing among some Republican factions. The Department of Justice under the Biden administration had previously determined the tool violated the Voting Rights Act. The case centered on the tool’s methodology and its potential for inaccurate citizenship determinations. Further legal challenges are anticipated as debates over voting access continue across the United States.