Federal Effort Leads to Over 1,600 Voter Fraud Cases, 160 Arrests
A federal effort by the Trump administration to identify and prosecute noncitizens illegally registered to vote has resulted in approximately 1,600 voter fraud cases and 160 arrests. These numbers were disclosed by Homeland Security Investigations.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 22, 2026 — A federal initiative spearheaded during the Trump administration aimed at identifying and prosecuting noncitizens who illegally registered to vote has led to a significant number of cases and arrests, according to information released by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The effort, focused on voter registration and potential fraud by noncitizens, has resulted in approximately 1,600 voter fraud cases being initiated. In addition to these cases, law enforcement has made about 160 arrests in connection with these investigations.
Homeland Security Investigations, a component of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been instrumental in carrying out this initiative. The agency’s role involves investigating violations of immigration and customs laws, which would include cases of noncitizens unlawfully registering to vote.
The specific timeline for when these cases were identified or when the arrests took place was not provided in the disclosed information. Furthermore, details regarding the jurisdictions where these cases occurred or the specific outcomes of the prosecutions are not currently available. The number of cases and arrests represent the disclosed findings of this federal effort.
The initiative’s objective was to address instances where individuals who are not U.S. citizens might have registered to vote, a practice that is illegal under federal law. The data highlights the scope of investigations undertaken to enforce these regulations.
Story summarized from the original created by ALI SWENSON, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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