On July 8, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent letters to election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, warning them they could face criminal prosecution over potential noncitizen voting. A DOJ spokesperson confirmed the letters were intended to ensure compliance with federal laws regarding voter eligibility. The letters, issued by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, require states to respond within five days with plans to comply with these laws. Some officials, including Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, expressed concerns about the implications of the letters, describing them as inappropriate and suggesting they undermine the integrity of state election processes. The letters also challenge protections under the National Voter Registration Act, which restricts voter purges close to federal elections. The DOJ's actions follow a series of court losses regarding demands for unredacted voter data, marking a new phase in the administration's approach to election oversight.
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DOJ Sends Letters to Election Officials Regarding Noncitizen Voting Compliance
The Department of Justice has issued letters to election officials across the U.S. warning of potential criminal prosecution related to noncitizen voting. The letters require states to outline their compliance with federal voter eligibility laws within five days, prompting responses from several state officials who criticized the DOJ's approach. This development follows the DOJ's unsuccessful legal efforts to obtain unredacted voter data.
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DOJ Sends Letters to Election Officials Regarding Noncitizen Voting Compliance