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White House Boosts Noncitizen Voting Fraud Investigations

2/20/2026

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The White House directs Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to increase noncitizen voting investigations.
Homeland Security Investigations issued a memo requiring review of voter fraud cases involving immigrants who voted before naturalization.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed widespread illegal voting by undocumented immigrants.
The initiative aims to ensure electoral integrity but may negatively affect green card holders who cannot vote.

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Story summary

The White House directs Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to increase noncitizen voting investigations.
Homeland Security Investigations issued a memo requiring review of voter fraud cases involving immigrants who voted before naturalization.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed widespread illegal voting by undocumented immigrants.
The initiative aims to ensure electoral integrity but may negatively affect green card holders who cannot vote.