Hong Kong's registered electors decreased for the fifth consecutive year to 4.12 million, a 0.59% drop from last year, with the largest decline among 21-25 year olds. Despite this, nearly 64,900 new voters were added this year, the highest annual increase since 2021.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a software error registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens as voters between June 2023 and June 2024, despite their non-citizenship indication. Fewer than 400 voted. The state is removing them and replacing the vendor, with Sherrill emphasizing accountability.
Republicans are challenging a longstanding ban on mass voter roll purges within 90 days of a federal election. The Supreme Court will review a case from Arizona that could narrow the scope of this "quiet period," with legal experts concerned about potential impacts on eligible voters.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced the initial US-India trade deal is in its "final steps." India recorded its fifth driest June in over a century, impacting agriculture. Delhi authorities began a month-long voter list revision, while Pakistan discussed Indus Water Treaty rights amid discord. Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed detention in Ayodhya.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's SAVE program, designed to identify non-citizens on voter rolls, cannot be used. The judge cited privacy concerns and violations of statutory protections regarding the aggregation of Americans' personal data.
