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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bruce Golding

Chuck Schumer demands end to rogue Homeland Security voter fraud operation

  • A whistleblower report alleges Homeland Security investigators may have violated state laws during a rushed voter-fraud probe called the Unlawful Voter Initiative.
  • Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Alex Padilla demanded an immediate halt to the investigation in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
  • Chuck Schumer criticized the probe as an attempt by Donald Trump to interfere in elections and misuse federal law enforcement resources.
  • The report indicates agents were forced to rush reviews, leading to naturalized U.S. citizens being falsely flagged as illegal voters.
  • The Department of Homeland Security defended its actions, stating the initiative targets non-citizens voting in American elections.

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Homeland Security investigators may have broken the law to find non-citizen voters, whistleblower claims

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