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Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department sent letters to at least 10 states threatening criminal prosecution of election officials if ballots cast by noncitizens are counted in upcoming elections.
- The letters, signed by Harmeet Dhillon of the DOJ’s civil rights division, cite longstanding federal laws prohibiting noncitizen voting and warn of potential criminal liability for officials who knowingly allow it.
- This action occurs amid President Trump’s ongoing campaign to tighten election rules based on the unfounded claim of widespread noncitizen voting, which critics say undermines trust in elections and may suppress eligible voters.
- The letters demand states respond within five days detailing how they will comply with federal laws, though it is unclear what consequences will follow if states do not respond.
