Exclusive: FBI gets voter's IP address in new fraud probe tactic
Summary
The FBI has started a new method to investigate voter fraud by obtaining the IP addresses of people who registered to vote online. This step is part of a larger federal effort influenced by President Trump's concerns about election security, involving several agencies and actions across different states.Key Facts
- The FBI requested and received the IP address of a person who registered to vote online in South Carolina.
- An IP address can show where someone accessed the internet but does not reveal their exact identity.
- This investigation is part of broader federal probes into voter rolls and registration during President Trump's administration.
- 43 states allow online voter registration, so this method could be used widely.
- Other agencies, such as ICE and the Justice Department, are also seeking voter data in various states.
- The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington D.C. to access voter registration information.
- Election officials say it is unusual for the FBI to request such data and see it as an uncommon step.
- Officials are preparing for the upcoming elections by warning about non-citizen voting and sending poll watchers to some states.
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