DHS ramping up voter fraud investigations ahead of midterm elections: Sources
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing investigations into voter fraud through its Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit before the midterm elections. At least nine states, including Missouri, will receive more agents to look into possible election fraud cases.Key Facts
- DHS is using Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to investigate voter fraud across the U.S.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services investigators will assist in these efforts.
- Missouri is one of the states scheduled to get more HSI agents for voter fraud investigations.
- HSI is working with other law enforcement agencies like the FBI and U.S. Marshals in some operations.
- DHS claims illegal voting by non-citizens has happened but data shows it is very rare.
- A contract for up to $5 million is being sought to help deliver and analyze public voter registration and history files.
- DHS aims to use this data to detect fraud and support ongoing investigations.
- The efforts align with President Donald Trump’s stated goal of protecting election integrity.
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