Trump declassifies election security documents amid DOJ voter data lawsuit dismissals
Trump declassifies election vulnerability documents as courts block DOJ voter data access attempts.
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US Election Voter Roll Integrity
DHS announces federal enforcement measures targeting voter roll accuracy and election security, including threats to withhold funding from non-compliant states and pursue criminal penalties against illegal voters and uncooperative election officials.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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DHS report claims over 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote in four states
A DHS report alleged that more than 250,000 noncitizens are on voter rolls in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada. The report stated the data was pulled from public voter records, though Mullin did not provide details on the methodology used to arrive at this figure.
Markwayne Mullin sworn in as DHS Secretary
Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as Department of Homeland Security Secretary on March 24.
Trump declassifies documents on election system vulnerabilities and alleged foreign interference
President Donald Trump announced declassification of documents claiming to reveal vulnerabilities in American election systems and foreign interference, particularly by China. Mullin stated that adversaries have access to election machine security, potentially allowing voter registration changes and vote manipulation, though no evidence of actual manipulation was provided.
DOJ lawsuits seeking voter file data dismissed by courts
The Department of Justice attempted to compel states to turn over voter files and sued more than two dozen states that refused. Courts dismissed these lawsuits, ruling that the DOJ lacked a compelling reason for obtaining the data.
DHS Secretary Mullin threatens to withhold federal election funding from non-compliant states
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to strip states of federal election-related aid if they do not comply with the administration's voter roll probe. Mullin stated that states wanting federal reimbursement to run federal elections must cooperate with DHS efforts to secure voting machines and update voter registration lists by removing ineligible voters.
Mullin announces criminal penalties for illegal voting and noncompliant election officials
DHS Secretary Mullin stated that illegal voters and those attempting to vote illegally could face up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. He also warned that election officials who do not comply with DHS directives after receiving guidance could face fines, penalties, and potentially prison time.
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DHS Secretary threatens federal funding cuts to enforce stricter voter registration standards nationwide.