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DOJ warns state officials of potential criminal penalties for noncitizen voting

DOJ warns state officials of 'potential criminal penalties' over noncitizen votingDOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote

The Department of Justice sent letters to state election officials across all 50 states warning them of potential criminal penalties if they fail to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.

This action comes as the Trump administration seeks to tighten federal control over elections ahead of the 2026 midterm races to ensure only citizens vote in federal contests.

The move matters as it intensifies the national debate over election security and federal authority versus state autonomy in running elections.

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