New Jersey Non-Citizen Voting Targeted by DHS Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the FBI have begun enforcement actions in New Jersey after a software glitch added non-citizens to the voter rolls. The agencies are investigating potential voter registration irregularities stemming from the error.

State officials have acknowledged the system flaw and are working on software updates to correct the registrations. However, they have declined to provide voter data to the Department of Justice, which is reviewing the matter for possible civil rights violations.

The refusal has created a standoff between state and federal authorities. The DOJ has requested access to voter records to assess the scope of the problem, but New Jersey has cited privacy concerns and state law in withholding the information.

Federal officials have not disclosed the number of non-citizens affected or the specific enforcement measures taken. The agencies are coordinating to ensure that any eligible voters are not disenfranchised while addressing the registration errors.

This development follows a broader federal push to enforce election integrity laws. The outcome of the standoff could set a precedent for how states cooperate with federal investigations into voter roll accuracy.