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October 21, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks DHS from Investigating Noncitizen Voting Until Election Day

  • U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled that investigations by the Department of Homeland Security rely on unreliable data and violate voter assistance efforts, halting them until polls close on November 3.
  • The ruling affects investigations in nine states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
  • The judge noted that these investigations have led to intimidation of citizens, particularly naturalized citizens, during the election process.

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