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  • loaded language: 'alarming'
  • loaded language: 'bombshell'

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Whistleblower Alleges DHS Violated State Laws in Voter Roll Searches

A whistleblower has alleged that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may have violated state laws while searching voter rolls for noncitizens as part of its 'Unlawful Voter Initiative.' The report claims that agents used personal information to access voter records and that the operation may have erroneously flagged eligible voters. DHS has defended its actions, stating they are lawful and necessary for election integrity.

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A whistleblower has alleged that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may have violated state laws while searching voter rolls for noncitizens as part of its 'Unlawful Voter Initiative.' The report claims that agents used personal information to access voter records and that the operation may have erroneously flagged eligible voters. DHS has defended its actions, stating they are lawful and necessary for election integrity.

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  • ✕ loaded language: 'bombshell'

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Trump’s Homeland Security Rocked by Whistleblower Bombshell

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Whistleblower Alleges DHS Violated State Laws in Voter Roll Searches