DHS Directs ICE to Deport Noncitizens Who Illegally Vote in US Elections

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DHS Directs ICE to Deport Noncitizens Who Illegally Vote in US Elections

Noncitizens who illegally vote in U.S. elections will face deportation, among other stricter penalties, according to new guidance from the Department of Homeland Security.

The general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, James Percival, directed the leadership of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce the stricter penalties against noncitizens who vote.

Percival’s letter cites an executive order on election integrity signed by President Donald Trump in March 2025, calling for actions across federal agencies to secure the vote.

Percival also referenced the Immigration and Nationality Act, which directs the removal of aliens who illegally vote or make a false claim to U.S. citizenship.

“The importance of free, fair, and honest elections is without question. Echoing the words of President Trump, ‘the right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and tabulated, without illegal dilution, is vital to determining the rightful........

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