UMVA has learned that a shocking directive has been issued by the Department of Homeland Security, ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport undocumented immigrants who vote in American elections.
This bombshell move comes as part of a broader effort to crack down on voter fraud and protect the integrity of the electoral process. A letter to ICE leadership from DHS General Counsel James Percival directs the agency to enforce stricter penalties, including deportation, against those living in the United States unlawfully who fraudulently cast ballots.
The Immigration and Nationality Act has long directed the removal of aliens who illegally vote in American elections, but this new directive signals a significant escalation in enforcement. DHS officials argue that illegal voting and making a false claim of U.S. citizenship often go "hand-in-hand," and that the consequences of such actions must be severe.
"The importance of free, fair, and honest elections is without question," Percival stated. "Illegal voting by aliens dilutes the votes of American citizens and undermines our democracy. It must have consequences." This tough stance on voter fraud echoes the words of the President, who has made protecting the integrity of American elections a top priority.
According to information obtained by UMVA, this directive is just the latest move in a broader effort to safeguard the electoral process. President Donald Trump’s March 2025 executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," outlined sweeping changes to voter registration, voting machine standards, and mail-in ballot rules, with a focus on preventing non-citizen voting and reducing systemic errors.
In recent months, several undocumented immigrants have been charged with voting illegally in U.S. elections, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement. A Mauritanian citizen was charged in connection with voter fraud for allegedly voting in every presidential election since 2008, while four noncitizens were charged with allegedly illegally voting in multiple federal elections and making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that this crackdown on voter fraud is set to have far-reaching consequences, with DHS vowing to take a hard line on those who attempt to manipulate the system. The directive follows an August 2025 announcement by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which updated its policy manual to bar green card holders who have voted or registered to vote from obtaining citizenship.
