noncitizens

The Department of Homeland Security issued conflicting figures regarding noncitizen voting on voter rolls. The agency initially claimed that nearly 16,000 potential noncitizens were identified; however, it later told Nevada election officials that the actual number was only 185 such individuals.

According to a new poll, Californians are more concerned about the Trump administration interfering in the state's midterm elections. This level of concern outweighs worries regarding voter fraud, noncitizens voting illegally, or foreign interference.

The New Jersey state Legislature, meeting at the state capitol in Trenton, resumed sessions after Labor Day. Discussions are centered on a scandal involving noncitizens being registered to vote, leading to questions about registration moratoriums and Voter ID requirements. Republicans are reportedly pushing for bold action following this event.

Two people were charged with voting as noncitizens in Hawaiʻi. The article reports that this is a rare instance, noting that only two individuals have been charged with such an offense over the last 40 years. Furthermore, one person mentioned has pleaded not guilty.

The federal government scrambled to find criminal cases supporting President Donald Trump’s claims of illegal voting by noncitizens, leading agents from Homeland Security Investigations to work across the country. Joe Teirab reported that after subpoenaing records on about 130 people in Minnesota, only one had been referred for prosecution, noting that the HSI task force was disorganized and the entire process was dysfunctional. ProPublica reviewed internal emails showing Department of Homeland Security’s personnel were tasked with leading this election agenda despite meager results.

Homeland Security is intensifying its pursuit of noncitizens who are registered on voter rolls. Immigrants who inadvertently signed up to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.

Activist Scott Presler claims his group discovered noncitizens registered to vote in Pennsylvania. He is scrutinizing the state's voter list.

Sen. Cory Booker opposes President Trump’s SAVE Act despite a New Jersey voter roll scandal involving 6,600 noncitizens mistakenly registered to vote, attributing the issue to a software error and arguing federal voter ID requirements would not prevent such clerical mistakes. Booker emphasizes addressing the problem at the state level, while Republicans support the SAVE Act as a solution to expose voting irregularities.

Bay Area immigrants warn noncitizens to avoid air travel following ICE arrests. Over a dozen travelers have been detained recently, prompting immigration lawyers to caution visa holders, asylum seekers, and noncitizens about flight risks.

New Jersey Republican Senator Kristin Corrado claims she warned officials about inadequate safeguards in automatic voter registration, which led to thousands of noncitizens being found in sensitive systems. Republicans are demanding a broader bipartisan investigation, citing expanded issues like jury duty summonses for noncitizens, while state leaders defend ongoing probes.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, with fewer than 400 voting. Alaska also raised concerns about voter data, but experts and lawmakers stated these issues are unlikely to advance the Senate's stalled SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting.

House Republicans are demanding explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding a software failure that registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote, resulting in 400 ballots cast. The group questions the state's voter roll maintenance processes and calls for support of voter-ID legislation. Sherrill attributed the issue to a Motor Vehicle System error, stating noncitizens were mistakenly registered despite indicating non-citizenship during license applications.

Phil Murphy claims no knowledge of a glitch that allowed noncitizens to vote. A spokesperson stated Murphy learned about the erroneous voting activity on Tuesday alongside the public.

Alaska officials sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary after a data mix-up between state agencies potentially added noncitizens to voter rolls. Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher discussed the issue during a hearing with state lawmakers.

New Jersey is facing scrutiny for not screening voter registration data from driver's license or identification applications, resulting in approximately 6,600 noncitizens being added to the voter rolls. A software vendor reported the issue, highlighting a potential oversight in the state's process.

The Gulf Coast is preparing for Tropical Storm Bertha, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy removed the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, and New Jersey's governor reported over 6,000 noncitizens registered to vote in 2023-2024 with fewer than 400 ballots cast.

Noncitizens voted in New Jersey, leading Mikie Sherrill to condemn Donald Trump. The article states that no good Democrat lets facts distract from the party line.

A software glitch in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission computer system improperly registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote in 2023. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots between 2023 and 2024, with the error remaining uncorrected until June 2024. Sherrill criticized the previous administration for delays in addressing the issue and ordered an investigation to remove ineligible voters from registration rolls.

Approximately 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey due to a software error in the motor vehicle system between 2023 and 2024, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The governor ordered the removal of erroneous registrations, replaced the system vendor, and launched an investigation into the error.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states not participating in the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program or failing to secure voting machines could face prosecution. The Trump administration mandated security enhancements for voting systems and threatened fines or prison time for noncompliant election officials, citing vulnerabilities from foreign adversaries and 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in reviewed states.

President Trump claims 'shocking vulnerabilities' in election infrastructure, including China accessing voter data and noncitizens on voter rolls. He did not reference widespread illegal votes in the 2020 election, despite past baseless claims. His remarks coincide with ongoing tensions in Iran and low approval ratings.

The Department of Homeland Security alleges over 256,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. DHS compared voter registration records with immigration data, identifying potential matches, and requested state officials verify identities. The findings are described as preliminary.

The Trump administration is pressuring states to alter election practices by threatening federal funding cuts and prosecution for noncompliance, including removing noncitizens from voter rolls. The Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, while FEMA linked antiterrorism grants to election-related requirements.

The L.A. City Council removed a ballot measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in city elections. The decision came ahead of the November elections.

A federal judge in California blocked the Trump administration's policies that expanded arrests at immigration courthouses and allowed detaining noncitizens in short-term facilities for up to 72 hours, ruling the actions of ICE and another government arm were 'arbitrary and capricious'.

The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to place a measure allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections on the November 3 ballot. The measure is a step closer to being decided by voters.

The LA City Council has taken a major step toward allowing noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. Voters may soon decide on this potential change.

Advocates are urging support for a measure proposed by Councilmember Soto-Martínez that would allow noncitizens in Los Angeles to vote in city and school district elections.

Advocates are urging support for a measure proposed by Councilmember Soto-Martínez that would allow noncitizens in Los Angeles to vote in city and school district elections.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport undocumented immigrants who vote in U.S. elections, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act. The directive aligns with policies from a 2025 Trump administration executive order aimed at preventing non-citizen voting and includes recent cases of noncitizens charged with voter fraud.

Noncitizens were found on voter rolls in New Jersey, with some having voted in past elections, according to documents obtained by the Republican National Committee (RNC). The RNC and New Jersey Republican Party identified instances of noncitizens requesting removal from the rolls, citing accidental registration. RNC Chair Joe Gruters claims these cases highlight flaws in voter registration processes in Democratic-led states.

Noncitizens in New Jersey were found on voter rolls, with some voting in past elections, according to documents obtained by the Republican National Committee. The RNC claims noncitizen registrations are underreported in Democratic-led states and has requested voter roll maintenance details from 48 states.

President Trump signed an executive order in March directing states to utilize federal databases to identify noncitizens. The order aims to enhance immigration enforcement by leveraging existing data systems.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the Trump administration's attempt to end the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) program, which shields noncitizens from deportation when they cannot safely return to their home countries. The move is part of broader immigration enforcement efforts targeting 13 TPS-designated groups.