A federal judge ruled late Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's practice of knocking on doors to investigate potential non-citizen voting likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
Key Takeaways
A federal judge blocked DHS from conducting door-to-door investigations targeting potential non-citizen voters, ruling it likely violates the Voting Rights Act. The order applies to nine states until Election Day.
- Federal Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin blocks DHS voter fraud investigations
- Ruling affects California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin
- Order stays in effect until polls close on Election Day or if appealed by Friday
- DHS claims efforts target non-citizens but critics say it intimidates legal voters
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| States Affected By Ruling | Broad Agreement | California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin | |
| Dhs Response To Ruling | Broad Agreement | No plans to investigate people believed to be U.S. citizens |
States Affected By Ruling
Broad AgreementCalifornia, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin
Dhs Response To Ruling
Broad AgreementNo plans to investigate people believed to be U.S. citizens
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U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin ordered DHS to halt "elections-related field operations and field interviews" in nine states if they target people officials "know, suspect, or should reasonably know or suspect are U.S. citizens." The order remains effective until Election Day unless appealed by Friday.
The ruling comes after a CBS News investigation documented Homeland Security Investigations agents approaching homes in multiple states. DHS claims the practice targets non-citizen voting fraud, but critics argue it intimidates legal voters.
Martinez-Olguin sided with groups including the California Nurses Association and National Nurses United who sued over the policy. She found that while investigating unlawful voting isn't illegal, DHS's methods may violate provisions against voter intimidation in the Voting Rights Act.
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