Federal officials were directed to probe state voter databases for suspected non-citizen voters, with Department of Homeland Security lawyers assuring investigators they would not face legal consequences for accessing voter records under state laws. A whistleblower raised alarms about the process, citing doubts over the accuracy of the data being reviewed. The Trump administration has intensified its focus on noncitizen voting ahead of upcoming elections, though such cases remain exceedingly rare and few have been confirmed so far. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the expanded effort.
Officers were instructed to search state voter databases and create federal records on suspected non-citizen voters despite concerns over the processDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) lawyers told officers investigating voter fraud they would not be held responsible for violating state laws around accessing voter registration information, an anonymous whistleblower revealed on Monday. DHS officers also had concerns about the reliability of the data they were working with, the whistleblower said.The Trump administration has ramped up its investigation into noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections. Noncitizen voting is extremely rare and the effort has only turned up a handful of cases so far. Continue reading...
