Trump Administration Requests Washington to Set Aside 400 Ballots from Suspected Noncitizens

• The Trump administration asked Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it suspects may be noncitizens.
• The Justice Department identified 1,500 votes cast by these over 400 people in a letter to the Washington Secretary of State's Office.
• Noncitizen voting is exceptionally rare, and this is the latest effort by the administration to identify such voters.
• The request is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
• The Washington Secretary of State's Office is reviewing the request and will determine the next steps.