DHS targeting naturalized Americans in voter investigations, civil rights groups say

By: Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 28, 2026

Words: 849

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is unlawfully scrutinizing naturalized U.S. citizens and placing them at risk of disenfranchisement, civil rights groups alleged in a lawsuit Wednesday, less than a week before Election Day.

The lawsuit, filed in California, came as Homeland Security asked for an emergency order to restart election-related field operations in nine states after a federal judge paused them over concerns they could sweep up U.S. citizens.

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