The midterms are going to be a data security nightmare

The Verge reports on concerns regarding the expansion of the federal SAVE program, which is being used to verify voter eligibility ahead of the 2026 midterms. Critics argue the program is error-prone and poses significant risks to data security and voter disenfranchisement.
Why it matters
The integration of federal immigration databases into state election processes raises critical questions about data privacy and the integrity of democratic systems.
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The article uses strong, critical framing ('nightmare', 'recipe for disenfranchisement') to characterize government policy.
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