The DOJ sent a letter threatening to arrest state election officials if noncitizens vote in their states.
WHO:U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT:Threatened to arrest more than a dozen state election officials over noncitizens voting and demanded a compliance plan within five days
WHEN:Jul 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The threat was tied to whether a noncitizen casts a vote in the officials' states, and the DOJ required details on how they would comply with noncitizens voting laws
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