A judge largely blocked Homeland Security agents from conducting field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of an effort to find noncitizens registered to vote. DHS had been sending Homeland Security Investigations personnel to homes seeking migrants suspected of illegally voting; a DHS spokesperson said the agency was investigating election fraud.
WHO:A judge restricted Department of Homeland Security field operations; DHS and its Homeland Security Investigations personnel were conducting the interviews.
WHAT:A judge largely blocked DHS agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states as part of an effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The ruling restricted field interviews conducted as part of an effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
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