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DOJ warns of criminal charges for state election officials if noncitizens vote
By Michael Kosnar and Kyla Guilfoil | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
The Justice Department sent letters warning election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that they could face criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting, a spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday.
The letters, signed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet ...
Key takeaway Deidre Henderson are among those who said they received the letters from the Justice Department.
Why this matters in Frisco News
In Collin and Denton counties, where Frisco is located, the implications of the Justice Department's letters to state election officials are worth considering. As the Justice Department ramps up efforts to assert federal control over state elections, local election officials in Texas will likely be watching closely to see how the state responds to the warning. Texas has been at the forefront of voter eligibility debates in recent years, and the threat of criminal prosecution for noncitizen voting could lead to increased scrutiny of voter rolls in the state. The fact that the Justice Department is giving states just five days to explain how they will comply with federal voter eligibility laws adds a sense of urgency to the situation, and it will be important to see how Texas election officials balance the need to maintain accurate voter lists with the potential risks of federal intervention.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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