Trump Pressures Prosecutors to Pursue Rare Noncitizen Voting Offenses
Despite Evidence Showing Minimal Widespread Fraud, Administration Prioritizes Investigations
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President Trump is pushing prosecutors to prioritize cases against noncitizens accused of illegal voting, a rare offense with little evidence of widespread occurrence, as part of a broader crackdown on voting integrity.
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The Trump administration has long claimed widespread voter fraud despite lacking evidence, often linking it to immigration policies.
President Donald Trump is reportedly leaning on prosecutors to bring cases against noncitizens accused of illegally voting, even though such offenses are extremely rare. A top Justice Department official reportedly said it was “crystal clear” the more than 90 open investigations into such offenses were a top priority for the administration, The New York Times reports. ... (Full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)
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Increased legal challenges to voting laws ahead of the midterms
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- Outcome of the increased investigations
- Impact on voter turnout in the midterms
