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July 7, 2026
DOJ Warns State Election Officials of Criminal Prosecution for Noncitizen Voting Amid Increased Pressure from Trump Administration
- The DOJ reiterated that election officials could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls.
- States must respond within five days detailing how they will comply with federal laws regarding voter eligibility.
- The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states that do not comply with these election practices.
6 Sources
- Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen VotingJul 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM · NYT
- DOJ warns state officials of 'potential criminal penalties' over noncitizen votingJul 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM · ABC News
- DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to voteJul 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM · CBS News
- DOJ threatens prosecution of state election officials over noncitizen votingJul 8, 2026 at 4:14 AM · NBC
- Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fightJul 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM · The Guardian
- The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practicesJul 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM · ABC News