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The department's lawyers told the court that "there are various safeguards in place to prevent mistakenly contacting a U.S. citizen" for interrogation, but its filings do not say what happens to U.S. citizens placed on a watchlist.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lawyers stated to the court that safeguards exist to prevent mistakenly contacting U.S. citizens for interrogation, but their filings do not specify the fate of U.S. citizens placed on a watchlist.
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News Article
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{
    "organization": "Department of Homeland Security",
    "document_type": "Court Filings"
}
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Legal Homeland Security Watchlist Safeguards
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM (1 week ago)

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Homeland Security Admits To Watchlisting Americans Based on 'Potential Inaccuracies'
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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/homeland-security-admits-to-watchlisting-americans-based-on-potential-inaccuracies

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acknowledged "potential inaccuracies" in its database used to identify illegal foreign voters, admitting U.S. citizens could be incorrectly watchlisted. This admission comes amid a lawsuit challenging the Unlawful Voter Initiative.

Homeland Security Watchlist Voter Fraud USCIS TECS Civil Liberties Government Oversight

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