Federal Push to Clean Voter Rolls | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Federal agencies are ramping up enforcement ahead of the midterms, sending urgent letters to all 50 states warning that election officials could face legal consequences if noncitizens vote — even as states are still holding primaries. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon’s move sparked backlash, with state officials like Utah’s lieutenant governor calling the civil rights agency’s actions puzzling. Meanwhile, Homeland Security arrested an Australian citizen in Louisiana for allegedly voting twice illegally, underscoring the stakes. A Florida judge recently ordered DHS to return…