The Trump administration is investigating past elections in at least four states, exploring avenues to access voter data, and creating hurdles for mail voting. This effort is driven by the president's assertions that noncitizens are voting in significant numbers, despite a lack of evidence.
Election officials and experts have repeatedly stated that such cases are rare. The Department of Homeland Security has flagged around 24,000 potential noncitizens out of 60 million registered voters, but it's unclear how many have actually voted.
Experts agree that noncitizens may accidentally register to vote, and the small number of cases doesn't necessarily signify intentional fraud. The administration's actions have raised concerns about voter intimidation and the potential to create chaos.
