Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight

Published July 8, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claims

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The US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threatening potential criminal charges for officials if noncitizens vote, an escalation in an ongoing push by the federal government.

Details

As Donald Trump’s administration pushes to exert greater control over elections, the justice department confirmed letters went out to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, “asking for voluntary compliance in a timely manner with their obligations under federal law to ensure only citizens vote in federal elections”.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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