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Justice Dept Warns WA Election Officials | Boise News
Federal authorities are warning Washington election officials they could face criminal charges if noncitizens vote — a move sparking legal and political tension as state leaders push back against what they call politically motivated overreach. The Justice Department, led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is demanding swift action to prevent noncitizen voting, citing federal laws that hold election workers liable for knowingly enabling fraud. Washington’s Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is reviewing the legality, arguing the threat targets election workers unfairly and distracts…
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