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politics6 days ago•5 min saved

ICE's voter-fraud sweep probes 100+ nonprofits and 100M records

Newly released internal documents reveal that ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division has launched a massive, multi-layered operation to identify noncitizen voters. The initiative, which ingested over 100 million records and scrutinized hundreds of voter-registration nonprofits, has yielded few prosecutions but has prompted the agency to consider using undercover agents and immigration consequences for those who voted.

via CNN|

#dhs #election-integrity #ice

politics13 days ago

Federal Prosecutors Charge 10 Lawful Permanent Residents in Minnesota Voter Fraud Cases

Federal prosecutors have unsealed indictments against ten lawful permanent residents in Minnesota for allegedly voting or registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. The charges stem from a federal grand jury action on September 24, 2026, and cover ballots cast in the 2022 and 2024 general elections as well as the August 2026 primary. While officials frame this as a critical enforcement action, independent analysis suggests such instances are statistically rare and negligible in the context of national election outcomes.

via kstp.com|

#2026-midterms #doj-enforcement #minnesota-elections

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

DHS Expands Voter-Fraud Sweep Ahead of Midterms

CNN reports that Homeland Security Investigations will launch a coordinated surge through mid-October to pursue alleged noncitizen voting in multiple states. The piece notes that noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare and suggests the probe may be used to justify tighter voting restrictions and could draw ICE into midterm scrutiny, creating a continued wave of allegations ahead of the elections.

via Talking Points Memo|

#dhs #hsi #midterms

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

First Arrest in Trump-Era Voter-Fraud Crackdown Ties Honduran National to California Case

In Los Angeles, the first arrest in a broader Trump-era election-fraud crackdown—Honduran national Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores—charges him with fraudulent voter registration and false citizenship claims; the DOJ says California's safeguards have allowed noncitizens to register and urges a comprehensive voter-roll audit, while Rivera Flores, who did not vote, faces possible deportation if convicted.

via Fox News|

#california #doj #noncitizen-voting

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump's National Emergency Talk Sparks Elections Debate Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Declassified White House election‑integrity memos and allied rhetoric have rekindled talk of a presidential national emergency to “nationalize” U.S. elections ahead of the 2026 midterms, triggering concern among voting experts and plans from Democrats to counter potential disinformation and procedural threats. Experts say such an emergency would face constitutional limits and could not override state election administration, while data on noncitizen voting is criticized as overstated or methodologically flawed. The administration and its supporters push broader oversight proposals like the Save America Act, but practical and legal hurdles remain significant.

via The Guardian|

#elections #national-emergency #noncitizen-voting

us-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

DHS narrows Nevada noncitizen voter claims to 185 after preliminary review

DHS told Nevada officials that only 185 people on the state’s voter rolls are confirmed noncitizens after manual review, from an initial ceiling of about 15,903 potential cases and 6,218 more flagged for review. The broader claim of up to 278,000 noncitizens across four states was described as preliminary and not fully vetted, drawing skepticism from experts over the lack of disclosed methodology and data transparency amid political debate over election integrity.

via The Guardian|

#dhs #election-integrity #nevada

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

States Push DHS for Data-Backed Clarification on Noncitizen Voter Claims

State officials in California, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey are pressing DHS Secretary Mullin to justify his claim that tens of thousands of noncitizens are on their voter rolls, demanding data sources and methodology, including whether AI was used, and unredacted rolls. California, Nevada and Pennsylvania have declined to share voter data due to privacy and concerns about accuracy; New Jersey found far fewer noncitizens than DHS claimed and said it would not disclose details. DHS has not commented yet. The dispute arises as Trump emphasizes alleged voter fraud.

via NBC News|

#dhs #noncitizen-voting #politics

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

NJ voter-roll glitch sparks accountability push and integrity reforms

New Jersey officials say a serious DMV software error caused about 6,600 noncitizens to be registered to vote; the state is removing the ineligible registrants, and fewer than 400 ballots were cast by them in 2024. Democrats emphasize accountability but reject claims of widespread fraud, urging election-integrity measures such as stronger software reviews and paper trails, while noting DHS preliminary findings that about 250,000 potential noncitizens may be on voter rolls in four states.

via Fox News|

#election-integrity #new-jersey #noncitizen-voting

politics2 months ago•199 min saved

DHS noncitizen-voting claims under fire as unverified data is pushed by Trump allies

The Trump administration’s DHS, led by Markwayne Mullin, is pushing states to act on claims that hundreds of thousands of noncitizens are illegally registered to vote, based on SAVE data that DHS itself says is unverified. State officials and courts have pushed back, noting the figures are hedged and require further verification. While DHS touts tallies of potential noncitizens, election officials warn the data could be inflated and used to cast doubt on election results; in several cases, only a small fraction of flagged individuals are found to have voted, and legal challenges have blocked broad data sharing.

via CNN|

#dhs #election-officials #noncitizen-voting

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ warns states of criminal liability over noncitizen voting, demands voter-roll compliance

The Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia warning that officials could face criminal penalties for aiding noncitizen voting and gave five days to explain how they will comply with federal voter eligibility rules and maintain “clean voter lists.” Signed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, the letters say intentional acts that dilute citizens’ votes could violate federal law. The move signals a broader DOJ push to increase federal oversight of elections and data requests, drawing both compliance and criticism as courts have dismissed several of the DOJ’s attempts to seize voter rolls.

via NBC News|

#civil-rights #doj #election-law

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

House Moves to Repeal D.C. Laws on Noncitizen Voting and Policing

The Republican-controlled House is advancing bills to overturn D.C. laws on noncitizen voting, policing, and immigration cooperation, while also delaying a crucial budget fix for the city, sparking opposition from local leaders and Democrats.

via NBC News|

#dc-laws #house-bills #immigration-enforcement

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Eight States Approve Ballot Measures Banning Noncitizen Voting

Voters in eight states, including Idaho, Iowa, and Missouri, approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments to explicitly ban noncitizens from voting in state and local elections, despite it already being illegal. These measures, passed by GOP-controlled legislatures, are seen as part of a broader strategy to emphasize unsubstantiated claims of widespread noncitizen voting. The amendments aim to modify state constitutions to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote, amid ongoing Republican efforts to address alleged voter fraud.

via NBC News|

#constitutional-amendments #election-integrity #noncitizen-voting

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

House Blocks D.C. Noncitizen Voting Amid GOP Fraud Concerns

The U.S. House has voted for the second consecutive year to block noncitizens from voting in D.C. local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans in a 262 to 143 vote, marking significant congressional intervention in D.C. affairs just before the June 4 primary election.

via The Washington Post|

#bipartisan-vote #congress-intervention #dc-elections

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

GOP Amplifies Noncitizen Voting Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election

A study by Just Facts warns that up to 2.7 million noncitizens could illegally vote in the upcoming November elections, potentially altering results. The study highlights lax enforcement of citizenship verification in voter registration, with experts expressing concerns over the impact on election integrity. House Republicans have introduced a bill to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, but its passage is uncertain.

via Daily Signal|

#citizenship-verification #election-integrity #noncitizen-voting

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

House Votes to Ban Noncitizen Voting in D.C.

The House passed a measure to repeal a D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans. The bill is unlikely to pass in the Democratic-led Senate but serves to amplify false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens, a narrative pushed by former President Trump and echoed by congressional Republicans.

via The New York Times|

#donald-trump #house-of-representatives #noncitizen-voting