Justice Department Investigating 'Thousands' of Noncitizen Voters
Trump officials say tougher enforcement is needed to protect elections, but documented cases of noncitizen voting have been rare.
The Justice Department is currently investigating thousands of potential cases involving noncitizen voting, as part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to identify noncitizen voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reviewed tens of millions of voter records, while federal authorities have also investigated voting-related groups.
Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, defended the administration's efforts, stating that the goal is to prosecute crimes, not sow distrust. However, documented cases of noncitizen voting have historically been rare, with only 24 instances recorded between 2003 and 2023 by the Heritage Foundation.
Additionally, a preliminary review by the Department of Homeland Security found potential noncitizen registrations in several states, though it did not provide evidence that those identified had actually voted.
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