Charges of Illegal Voting by Noncitizens in U.S. Elections

The Justice Department has charged noncitizens for alleged illegal voting in federal elections. The cases highlight misunderstandings of election rules and lack of widespread conspiracy. Some Republicans are pushing for stricter voting requirements, while research shows noncitizen voting is rare. The involvement of the Department of Government Efficiency in investigating potential noncitizen voters is unclear.

Illegal Voting in the 2024 Election

Two Ukrainian nationals accused of illegally voting in the 2024 election, sparking concerns about non-citizens impacting election outcomes. DHS Secretary Noem emphasized consequences for breaking laws, while Rep. Roy highlighted the need to ensure only American citizens vote in elections.

Voter Roll Purge in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott removed over one million people from the state’s voter rolls to prevent ineligible voters, including non-citizens, from voting. This move was part of a broader effort to ensure voter integrity following the 2020 presidential election.