Key facts
- DHS identified 190,832 non-citizens registered to vote in California.
- DHS identified 35,152 non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey.
- DHS identified 15,903 non-citizens registered to vote in Nevada.
- DHS identified 14,576 non-citizens registered to vote in Pennsylvania.
- The department has not found evidence that non-citizens cast ballots.
- Cases of non-citizens voting in U.S. elections are extremely rare.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly identified approximately 256,000 non-citizens registered to vote across four states: California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. A draft press release indicated that reviews found 190,832 non-citizens registered in California, 35,152 in New Jersey, 15,903 in Nevada, and 14,576 in Pennsylvania. The DHS has not indicated that it found evidence of non-citizens casting ballots, nor has it explained the methodology behind the numbers, which appear higher than previous reviews. DHS plans to send letters to the top election officials in these states, requesting their collaboration to ensure election accuracy. This development occurs amid ongoing concerns about election integrity and Donald Trump's assertions regarding the 2020 election. It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections, and cases where this occurs are rare, with many identified individuals often being false positives.