Source: Fox News
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania that a preliminary review found over 256,000 potential noncitizens registered to vote across the four states. DHS compared voter registration records with federal immigration data and found thousands of potential matches. The department is asking state election officials to work with DHS to verify the identities of these individuals before taking any action. The estimated numbers of potential noncitizen voters are: 190,832 in California, 35,152 in New Jersey, 15,903 in Nevada, and 14,576 in Pennsylvania.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin sends letters to state election officials, asking for collaboration on identity verification. The letters describe the findings as a preliminary review. Mullin emphasizes the importance of protecting election integrity, stating that “allowing just one non-citizen to vote cancels the vote of one U.S. citizen.” The letters come as the Trump administration continues to push states to work with federal agencies on election security and voter eligibility.
The scene unfolds with a familiar script: a federal agency flags potential issues with voter registration, and state officials are asked to verify the information. The numbers are presented as a preliminary review, leaving room for further investigation. The emphasis on election integrity and the involvement of federal agencies adds to the sense of routine.
