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House Committee Probes Noncitizen Claims in Michigan Voting

2/10/2026

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The House Oversight Committee is investigating claims of noncitizens in Michigan's jury pools and voter rolls.
Chairman James Comer and Rep. John James are questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding potential federal law violations in Macomb County, where 239 noncitizens were identified in the jury pool, including 14 registered voters.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized these claims as "reckless," asserting that only four flagged individuals were noncitizens and that there is no evidence of noncitizen voting impacting federal elections.
House Republicans are advocating for stricter voting regulations due to concerns over illegal immigration.

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The House Oversight Committee is investigating claims of noncitizens in Michigan's jury pools and voter rolls.
Chairman James Comer and Rep. John James are questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding potential federal law violations in Macomb County, where 239 noncitizens were identified in the jury pool, including 14 registered voters.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized these claims as "reckless," asserting that only four flagged individuals were noncitizens and that there is no evidence of noncitizen voting impacting federal elections.
House Republicans are advocating for stricter voting regulations due to concerns over illegal immigration.