The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Oct. 26 asked Washington state to set aside ballots cast by more than 400 registered voters whom the federal government suspects are noncitizens.
In a statement, the DOJ said it had provided the state with a list of voters suspected of being noncitizens or green card holders. Noncitizens are barred from voting in U.S. elections regardless of their legal immigration status.
“We have identified over 400 non-citizens who are registered to vote and have voted in multiple elections. This is only the tip of the iceberg,” acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said.
In response, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said his office would carefully review the DOJ’s letter seeking information about individuals listed on the state’s voter rolls….