DOJ Demands New Jersey Hand Over Voter Data Amid Noncitizen Registration Scandal Investigation
The US Department of Justice has given New Jersey five days to hand over its voter data amid a scandal involving non-citizen voter registrations, following Governor Mikie Sherrill's revelation that approximately 6,600 eligible voters were registered despite being ineligible.
The US Department of Justice has given New Jersey five days to hand over its voter registration data amid a scandal surrounding non-citizen registrations, following Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill's disclosure that around 6,600 people were wrongly registered to vote in the state. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon reiterated the DOJ's demand for the data, which is necessary for investigating and taking action against individuals who may have engaged in voter registration fraud. The deadline for New Jersey to comply with the DOJ's request is Monday. If the state does not provide the requested information, it could face potential consequences under federal law.
