An investigation by ProPublica has highlighted the limited success of the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute noncitizen voters. Despite claims of widespread illegal voting, the initiative has resulted in only a few dozen prosecutions nationwide. In March 2026, Joe Teirab, deputy at Minnesota’s U.S. attorney’s office, reported that out of 130 records subpoenaed, only one case was referred for prosecution. Concerns were raised by Justice Department staff regarding the legality of transferring voter lists to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for criminal investigation, as well as the potential for inflated results from the agency's searches. HSI's involvement began in 2025, following a proposal from an agent who supported Trump's claims about election fraud. Between January 2025 and May 2026, fewer than 150 alleged noncitizen voters were referred for prosecution, with only 41 charged with election-related crimes. The White House maintains that the effort is aimed at ensuring accurate voter rolls and accountability for illegal voting.
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Investigation Reveals Limited Success of Trump's Noncitizen Voter Prosecution Efforts
ProPublica's investigation reveals that the Trump administration's initiative to prosecute noncitizen voters has yielded limited results, with only a few dozen prosecutions across the country. Concerns about the legality and effectiveness of the effort were raised by Justice Department staff, yet the White House insists on the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls.
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Investigation Reveals Limited Success of Trump's Noncitizen Voter Prosecution Efforts