DHS Voter Fraud Push: Map of States Requiring Proof of ID or Citizenship
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning detailed investigations into voter fraud in states such as California, New York, and Pennsylvania. A Trump administration official criticized California’s voter registration system, saying it does not check citizenship thoroughly, while California requires voters to declare citizenship but does not usually ask for documents like passports or birth certificates.Key Facts
- DHS will announce more details on new voter fraud investigations targeting some states.
- Bill Essayli, a U.S. Attorney under President Trump, said California lets people register to vote "on the honor system" without verifying citizenship.
- DHS says illegal aliens have voted and aims to ensure only American citizens vote under President Trump.
- Some states do not require proof of citizenship when registering but may check with Social Security records.
- Many states choose not to focus on citizenship checks because noncitizen voting is very rare.
- California voters must confirm they are U.S. citizens when registering but usually don’t have to provide documents like passports.
- California verifies information such as driver's license numbers or Social Security numbers with government databases.
- Eligible voters in California must be U.S. citizens, residents of the state, and at least 18 years old on Election Day.
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