North Charlotte Today

Senator Thom Tillis, along with several colleagues, has raised concerns regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of cases involving illegal immigrants registering to vote. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the senators expressed their dissatisfaction with the DOJ's apparent lack of action in investigating and prosecuting these cases.

The letter states: “We are deeply concerned by reports of non-citizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections. As of today, there has been no response from you or your Department regarding the inquiry on July 12, 2024, seeking information on efforts undertaken by your Department to enforce laws prohibiting non-citizen voting.”

The senators highlighted recent findings from state officials that show significant numbers of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls. For instance, Virginia's Attorney General reported that 6,303 non-citizens were removed from voter rolls in 2022 and 2023. Similarly, Texas identified over 6,500 non-citizens registered to vote, with 1,930 having a voter history.

The letter continued: “Clearly, there is a non-negligible amount of voter participation by non-citizens in federal elections, which is not only a serious threat to the integrity of our elections and the democratic process they represent but also has the potential to reduce Americans’ trust and confidence in election results. Accordingly, we respectfully reiterate the July 12 request for information on your Department’s enforcement efforts.”

The full text of the letter is available for public viewing.