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Earlier this month, Sens. Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) and Alex Padilla (D–Calif.) published evidence from an unnamed whistleblower showing that the initiative is "knowingly sweeping known U.S. citizens" for investigation and possible interrogation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents.
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In September 2026, Senators Chuck Schumer and Alex Padilla published whistleblower evidence that the Unlawful Voter Initiative knowingly investigates U.S. citizens.
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Claim Maker
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Alex Padilla
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Context Details
{
    "date": "September 2026",
    "source": "unnamed whistleblower",
    "persons": [
        "Chuck Schumer",
        "Alex Padilla"
    ],
    "program": "Unlawful Voter Initiative"
}
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Politics Government Elections
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Homeland Security Agents Are Harassing American Voters of Foreign Origin
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https://reason.com/2026/09/24/homeland-security-agents-are-harassing-american-voters-of-foreign-origin

The Department of Homeland Security's 'Unlawful Voter Initiative' is allegedly harassing American citizens under the guise of investigating noncitizen voter fraud. A lawsuit has been filed by California entities to stop the program.

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