James Percival, the general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, stated that noncitizens who vote illegally will face prosecution and deportation. This warning comes as the DHS announced arrests related to voter fraud. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has contested claims of noncitizen voter registrations, arguing that the data is flawed and includes U.S. citizens.
Key facts
- James Percival is the general counsel for the DHS.
- The DHS has arrested dozens of noncitizens for illegal voting.
- Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated some arrested had serious criminal histories.
- Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs challenged the DOJ's findings on noncitizen registrations.
- More than 200 people have been charged in connection with noncitizen voter fraud.
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