White House directs federal agencies to speed up voter roll review

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What is the White House directing federal agencies to do?

The White House is pressing federal agencies to speed up a review of voter rolls from at least 47 states. The goal is to identify noncitizens who may have registered or voted illegally before the November midterms.

How many cases are under investigation?

Hundreds of federal officers are reportedly involved in the effort, with 1,620 cases currently under investigation. Officials are also examining an additional pool of roughly 300,000 possible matches.

What actions has the Justice Department taken?

The Justice Department announced charges against 16 people for illegal voting, illegal registration, and related fraud. These allegations span multiple states and involve various forms of fraud.