‘We will find you’: US says noncitizens who vote in elections could face arrest, deportation
The DHS has issued a warning to noncitizens against voting, emphasizing the legal consequences of participating in federal elections.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned noncitizens who vote in American elections that they could face arrest, deportation and other immigration consequences. President Trump has stated that "American elections are for Americans ONLY" and the DHS echoed this sentiment, stating they will "find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including deportation" if found guilty of voting illegally.
The warning comes as the Trump administration continues to prioritize election integrity and immigration enforcement.
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, and knowingly claiming US citizenship to register or vote is also illegal. The DHS warning extends to noncitizens with lawful immigration status, including lawful permanent residents. While the department did not provide details on specific enforcement operations or the number of noncitizens currently under investigation, it follows a series of recent charges against individuals allegedly involved in illegal voting or false citizenship claims in states like Georgia and Texas.
The cases are currently undergoing court proceedings. The warning highlights the administration's commitment to pursuing such cases as part of its broader immigration and election enforcement agenda.
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