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DHS official vows to prosecute and deport noncitizens caught illegally voting ahead of midterms

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DHS general counsel James Percival appeared on "My View with Lara Trump" to warn noncitizens against illegally voting ahead of the midterms, stating that federal authorities will prosecute and deport those found guilty. DHS recently announced arrests of dozens of noncitizens charged with voter fraud; some have criminal backgrounds including assault, drug trafficking, and sex offenses. However, efforts by the Trump administration to identify suspected noncitizen voters face opposition from state election officials like Washington's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, who questioned the reliability of federal findings due to inaccuracies in identifying ineligible voters.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival warned noncitizens against voting illegally during a Saturday appearance on "My View with Lara Trump," stating that federal authorities will track down and deport those who do so. This comes after DHS announced in a Wednesday press release that dozens of noncitizens had been arrested for voter fraud as part of the agency's nationwide crackdown. Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that these arrests include individuals with criminal histories involving assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, burglary, and driving under the influence. The Trump Administration has made clear its stance against illegal voting by noncitizens ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in November 2026.

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Hedges 3 of 18 claims Outlet record 60/100
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⚖️ Leans right Hedges 15 of 74 claims Outlet record 66/100
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The Independent
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 8 of 43 claims Outlet record 59/100
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In October, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs challenged findings from the Justice Department last week after federal officials said investigators had identified more than 400 noncitizens illegally registered to vote in the state, some of whom they said had cast ballots in multiple elections dating back decades.
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🔮 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) general counsel James Percival warned noncitizens against voting illegally during a Saturday appearance on "My View with Lara Trump," saying federal authorities will track them down, charge them and deport them as the country prepares for Tuesday's midterm elections.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) general counsel James Percival warned noncitizens against voting illegally during a Saturday appearance on "My View with Lara Trump," saying federal authorities will track them down, charge them and deport them as the country prepares for Tuesday's midterm elections. asserted
country → warn → elections
"Our message now is, whether it's now or later, if you illegally cast a vote, we will find you, we will charge you, and we will deport you," Percival said. asserted
Percival → cast → you
His comments follow a Wednesday DHS press release announcing that dozens of noncitizens had been arrested on charges related to the agency's nationwide voter fraud crackdown. asserted
dozens → follow → crackdown
"The patriots of ICE have arrested dozens of non-citizens who illegally voted in American elections," Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in the press release. asserted
Mullin → arrest → release
"Some of them have criminal histories that include assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence, drug trafficking, burglary, and driving under the influence. asserted
that → have → influence
The Trump Administration will not allow illegal aliens to steal the votes of hardworking American citizens. asserted
aliens → allow → citizens
" EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE ANDSENATE CONTROL, BALLOT MEASURES AND 2026 ELECTION DAY POLL CLOSING According to DHS, several of those arrested also had criminal records involving offenses ranging from drug crimes to sex offenses. uncertain
several → know → offenses
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's efforts to identify suspected noncitizen voters have faced pushback from some state election officials. asserted
efforts → identify → officials
In October, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs challenged findings from the Justice Department last week after federal officials said investigators had identified more than 400 noncitizens illegally registered to vote in the state, some of whom they said had cast ballots in multiple elections dating back decades. asserted
they → challenge → elections
Hobbs pushed back against the findings, saying the state's review of the list uncovered "several glaring deficiencies." "This list includes United States citizens and is not reliable. asserted
list → push → citizens
Without individualized proof of ineligibility, it would be both irresponsible and illegal for election officials to decline to process a registered voter’s ballot," he said. asserted
he → decline → ballot
"That analysis reflects a significant number of people on your list who are not currently registered to vote or are on inactive status, contradicting your representations that all the individuals included in the list will receive a ballot in this year’s election," he added. asserted
he → reflect → election
Separately, Percival said more than 200 people have been charged in connection with noncitizen voter fraud. asserted
people → say → fraud
Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report. asserted
Chu → contribute → report
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