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Published July 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET

DOJ warns state officials it will prosecute them over noncitizen voting

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What we know

The Justice Department warned election officials in all states that they could face criminal prosecution for allowing noncitizens to vote. The notice applies to officials overseeing the 2026 midterms.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from WND. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

WND 2 hr ago
‘Not a suggestion’: DOJ warns state officials it will prosecute them for allowing noncitizens to vote
The Gateway Pundit 4 hr ago
Trump DOJ Puts Election Officials on NOTICE — Top Officials in ALL States Can Be CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED for Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in 2026 Midterms

Coverage timeline

Jul 8, 10:45 AM ET
4 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Trump DOJ Puts Election Officials on NOTICE — Top Officials in ALL States Can Be CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED for Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in 2026 Midterms
Jul 8, 12:04 PM ET
2 hr ago
WND
‘Not a suggestion’: DOJ warns state officials it will prosecute them for allowing noncitizens to vote
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