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politics1 day ago•1 min saved

DOJ sues California to block counting of 20,000 mail ballots flagged as noncitizen votes

The U.S. Department of Justice sued California on October 15, seeking an injunction to prevent the state from tabulating mail-in ballots from approximately 20,000 individuals identified as likely noncitizens. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District of California, follows a 48-hour deadline set by Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter for state officials to verify citizenship records. California officials rejected the demand, citing data security concerns and a lack of verified evidence. The case is part of a broader federal effort to challenge state voter rolls ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, though the Justice Department has faced legal setbacks in similar cases.

via CBS News|

#california #department-of-justice #elections

politics2 days ago•6 min saved

DOJ Ultimatum Demands California Verify Voter Citizenship in 48 Hours or Face Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to California election officials, demanding they verify the citizenship of voters flagged as potential noncitizens or face emergency court action. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter provided a password-protected list of names to state and local officials, threatening to segregate ballots if citizenship cannot be confirmed. Legal experts warn the move risks disenfranchising eligible voters, noting that similar federal lists in other states have proven highly inaccurate. The demand comes just weeks before the November 3 midterms, raising concerns about the legality of such actions so close to Election Day.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-politics #department-of-justice #election-integrity

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

ICE voter data probe reveals Palantir integration plans and new detention questions

Internal documents reveal ICE attempted to integrate voter data from six states into Palantir’s ELITE surveillance tool, though the data was not entered. The agency has ingested nearly 100 million records to investigate alleged noncitizen voting, a move critics call an attack on democracy. Meanwhile, ICE has begun asking detainees about illegal voting during intake, expanding its pre-midterm enforcement push.

via Democracy Docket|

#elections #ice #immigration

politics9 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

politics15 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ Indicts 10 in Minnesota as Voter Fraud Debate Intensifies

Federal authorities have charged 10 non-citizens in Minnesota with voter fraud, adding to a series of recent indictments across the country. While the Justice Department frames these cases as evidence that non-citizen voting is a persistent threat requiring strict enforcement, Democratic leaders and state officials argue the incidents are statistically negligible and that the resulting legislative push for the SAVE Act is a form of voter suppression. The controversy highlights a sharp divide over the necessity of federal citizenship verification laws ahead of the 2026 midterms.

via Fox News|

#election-security #immigration #midterm-elections

politics16 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ Indicts 10 Minnesota Lawful Permanent Residents in Voter Fraud Push

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted ten lawful permanent residents in Minnesota for allegedly voting or registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges on September 30, 2026, as part of a broader federal crackdown on election integrity ahead of the midterms. The defendants, originating from eight different countries, face felony and misdemeanor charges for actions taken in the 2022, 2024, and August 2026 elections. While officials emphasize the severity of these offenses, critics note that such cases are statistically rare compared to total votes cast.

via foxnews.com|

#doj #election-integrity #minnesota

politics16 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

politics21 days ago•5 min saved

Lee Urges SAVE Act Passage After Report Finds 30,000 Noncitizens on Voter Rolls

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) demanded action on the SAVE America Act after a Reuters report revealed that over 30,000 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote in the U.S. since 2000. Lee argued that current laws against noncitizen voting are impossible to enforce under the current 'honor system,' while Reuters attributed the errors to software glitches and clerical mistakes rather than organized fraud.

via Fox News|

#election-integrity #mike-lee #politics

politics23 days ago•0 min saved

DOJ Intensifies Voter Fraud Probe as Critics Cite Rare Incidence

The Justice Department has escalated its investigation into potential voter fraud, designating it a top priority ahead of the November midterms. While federal officials report a surge in cases and arrests, independent data suggests such incidents remain statistically negligible compared to total votes cast.

via Axios|

#doj #election-integrity #immigration

politics27 days ago•1 min saved

DHS Intensifies Voter Fraud Crackdown: Two Noncitizens Arrested, Deportation Threats Escalate

U.S. authorities arrested two noncitizens in September 2026 for allegedly voting in federal elections, signaling a broader enforcement push. Helda Araceli Mendez-Merida, a Guatemalan national, was detained in Indiana, while Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian green card holder with a violent criminal record, was arrested in Georgia. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that both individuals will face deportation to prevent further 'poisoning' of U.S. elections. The actions coincide with a federal warning that noncitizens who vote will be identified, arrested, and removed from the country.

via Fox News|

#deportation #election-integrity #ice

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

DOJ admits DHS used Social Security data in voter probe, partially confirming whistleblower claims

The Department of Justice confirmed that DHS agents used Social Security data to investigate potential voter fraud ahead of the midterms, partially validating whistleblower allegations that officers were directed to misrepresent themselves to access state voter rolls. While DHS defends the effort as necessary for election security, critics argue the actions violate court orders and privacy laws, raising concerns about the integrity of the November elections.

via abcnews.com|

#dhs #midterm-elections #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Texas Announces Seven Noncitizen Voting Charges Amid Broader Federal Crackdown

Federal and Texas officials announced criminal charges against seven individuals in Tarrant County for allegedly voting in federal elections while not U.S. citizens. Simultaneously, the Texas Secretary of State referred 117 potential noncitizen voting cases to the Attorney General for investigation. The state also confirmed that 578 voters previously flagged as potential noncitizens are actually citizens, ordering their reinstatement on voter rolls. These actions align with a broader Trump administration push to investigate noncitizen voting ahead of the November 3 midterms.

via The Texas Tribune|

#federal-investigations #immigration #midterm-elections

politics1 month ago•77 min saved

DHS Whistleblower Report Alleges Illegal Voter Data Access Tactics

A whistleblower report alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructed officers to make false statements to access state voter records, potentially violating laws. The initiative, aimed at identifying noncitizen voters, has faced legal hurdles and criticism from Democrats, while DHS defends it as a necessary security measure.

via AP News|

#dhs #padilla #politics

politics1 month ago

Whistleblower Report Alleges DHS Agents Falsified Voter Records to Pursue Fraud Claims

A whistleblower report released by Senators Chuck Schumer and Alex Padilla alleges that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers were instructed to make false statements to access state voter databases. The report claims agents were pressured to verify citizenship status within 12 minutes using unreliable data, potentially leading to erroneous criminal referrals for naturalized citizens. DHS denies the allegations, calling the initiative a diligent effort to ensure election authenticity, while Democrats demand the program be halted.

via Axios|

#dhs #midterm-elections #politics

crime-and-courts1 month ago•2 min saved

FBI Arrests Victorville Man in Federal Skid Row Ballot Petition Fraud Case

James Brass, 47, was arrested by the FBI in Victorville on September 10, 2026, after federal prosecutors charged him with orchestrating a scheme to pay homeless individuals on Skid Row to sign ballot petitions using stolen voter identities. Brass, along with two co-defendants, faces charges of conspiracy and identity fraud for allegedly falsifying signatures to qualify California initiatives. The operation, run through his company Pinnacle Brass, allegedly generated $41,600 in payments from petition coordinators between February and August 2026. Brass is scheduled to appear in federal court in Riverside, while co-defendants Courtney Price and Jateisha Herron remain at large. The case highlights federal efforts to combat election interference and protect the integrity of the ballot initiative process.

via nypost.com|

#california-elections #crime-and-courts #fbi