Watchdog group sues DHS for records to back claims that 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote
Summary
The American Oversight group sued the Department of Homeland Security because the agency did not provide records to prove Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s claim that 250,000 non-U.S. citizens registered to vote in four states. The group had requested these records through the Freedom of Information Act.Key Facts
- American Oversight is a watchdog group that monitors government actions.
- They sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The lawsuit came after DHS failed to release requested documents.
- The documents were meant to support a claim by Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- Mullin claimed 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in four states.
- American Oversight used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request the records.
- The FOIA allows the public to request government documents.
- The case is about transparency and verifying voter registration claims.
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