DHS Moves Forward With Citizenship Verification Plan as Trump Pushes Election Integrity Agenda

regulations being considered, states could eventually be required to provide voter participation lists and comply with federal ballot tracking standards in order to continue receiving certain mail-ballot services. Critics argue the proposal would give the federal government too much influence over state-run elections, while supporters say it would

create stronger safeguards against fraud and improve voter confidence.

The administration argues that citizenship verification is necessary to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens participate in federal elections.

Supporters point to ongoing legal battles in states such as California, where federal officials have accused state leaders of refusing