Summary
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have been visiting homes across the United States to investigate possible noncitizen voting. This effort, part of the Trump administration's push to prevent illegal voting, has raised concerns about voter intimidation and the use of inaccurate data.
Key Facts
- Armed federal agents are knocking on doors to ask residents about their citizenship and voter registration.
- The Trump administration began this crackdown on noncitizen voting in early 2025.
- HSI agents, who usually focus on immigration and crime, are redirected to handle these voter investigations.
- Advocates warn this action could intimidate lawful voters and misuse federal authority traditionally handled by states.
- DHS targets about 300,000 people using data that has been admitted to be inaccurate.
- Legal experts advise anyone contacted by agents to remain silent and request a lawyer.
- Former HSI agents say it is unusual for federal agents to check voter eligibility in person at homes.
- DHS states the goal is to stop immigrants who break voting laws, including green card holders who vote illegally.
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