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Trump's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. That shows it's rare, experts say
Drake Magazine News Desk · Sep 23, 2026 · 3:56 PM ET
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The Brief
Experts suggest that former President Trump's emphasis on identifying noncitizen voters has demonstrated the infrequent nature of such cases. A broad governmental initiative targeting noncitizens on state voter lists has reportedly led to a modest number of arrests.
Key Verified Facts
- A total of 160 arrests have resulted from the effort.
- Approximately 1,600 voter fraud cases were identified.
- This initiative focused on noncitizens illegally registered on state voter rolls.
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