DOJ Charges Non-Citizens in Minnesota for Alleged Voter Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted alleged non-citizens in Minnesota for voter fraud. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter discussed the charges on ‘Saturday in America,’ revealing that federal prosecutors charged 50 individuals with voting crimes recently. In addition, the DOJ is contesting a Florida judge’s ruling that deemed the federal law barring non-citizen voting unconstitutional.
While addressing election-related issues, the Trump administration faces lawsuits over its methods in handling sensitive voter data. A federal court case in Washington, D.C., suggests the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acquired voter files from at least 47 states inappropriately. The League of Women Voters, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and the League of United Latin American Citizens filed the lawsuit. They claim DHS violated federal law by combining voter data with commercial datasets, ignoring privacy rights.
The Trump administration maintains that non-citizen voting threatens election integrity, despite evidence suggesting such cases are rare. Federal courts have contested the administration’s attempts to gain control over voter information traditionally managed by individual states. Recently, a legal complaint sought to prevent DHS from processing voter data collected from these states, insisting that the agency delete and cease using it.
As Election Day approaches, pressure mounts on states accused by the administration of inadequately managing voter rolls. A lawsuit against California underscores this tension. The Justice Department wants to halt the state’s counting of mail-in ballots from individuals flagged as likely non-citizens until eligibility is confirmed. California contends the federal government provided insufficient time and evidence to verify these claims.
Efforts to purge non-citizens from voter rolls continue being a contentious issue. While the administration insists on the potential threat, evidence of widespread non-citizen voting remains limited. These legal maneuvers are part of the broader conversation on ensuring election integrity ahead of voting.