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Homeland Security Threatens Penalties Over Voter Roll Access

7/18/2026

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned on July 17, 2024 that officials refusing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assistance could face fines or prison.
Mullin said up to 287,000 noncitizens and 400,000 deceased may still be on voter rolls, prompting DHS letters to four states warning of 250,000 registrations.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt refused DHS access to voter rolls, citing privacy concerns and rarity of noncitizen voting.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned on July 17, 2024 that officials refusing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assistance could face fines or prison.
Mullin said up to 287,000 noncitizens and 400,000 deceased may still be on voter rolls, prompting DHS letters to four states warning of 250,000 registrations.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt refused DHS access to voter rolls, citing privacy concerns and rarity of noncitizen voting.