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DHS Directs ICE to Deport Aliens Who Vote in American Elections

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DHS has directed ICE to prioritize deportation of foreign nationals who vote in U.S. elections. Voting while not a citizen is a federal crime and grounds for deportation under immigration law. This directive aims to enforce existing statutes but may lead to increased removal proceedings against individuals who cast ballots. The policy signals stricter enforcement of immigration violations tied to electoral participation.
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