Other Republicans supported Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. On Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and former Gov. Gary Herbert also came to Henderson's defense.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent letters to at least ten states, warning election officials of potential criminal prosecution if noncitizen votes are counted in upcoming elections.
The Department of Justice has issued warnings to states about counting noncitizen votes, intensifying the debate over election integrity. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - These letters, issued by Harmeet Dhillon of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, warn that “Any election officer, including the chief election officer of the state, who… facilitates noncitizens in receiving and casting ballots could be subject to criminal liability.” DETAIL: The letters demand a response within five days on how states plan to comply with federal election laws, though they are not legally binding subpoenas. This move is part of President Donald J. Trump’s broader effort to increase election integrity. IMPACT: The DOJ’s actions have sparked…Open