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DOJ Threatens Prosecution Over Non-Citizen Registrations, Trump Pushes SAVE Act

7/8/2026

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Justice Department Civil Rights Division sent letters to every state and D.C. requesting explanations on preventing non-citizen voting.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that election officials who keep non-citizens on rolls could face prosecution.
President Donald Trump urged passage of the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship for registration.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said the state ensures only eligible citizens are registered, rejecting the implication.

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Justice Department Civil Rights Division sent letters to every state and D.C. requesting explanations on preventing non-citizen voting.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that election officials who keep non-citizens on rolls could face prosecution.
President Donald Trump urged passage of the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship for registration.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said the state ensures only eligible citizens are registered, rejecting the implication.