Federal agents knock on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters ahead of midterms

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Federal agents from Homeland Security are conducting home visits to inquire about residents' immigration status and voter registration.
The operation aims to identify and root out potential noncitizen voters ahead of elections.
Critics, including a lawyer for Protect Democracy, express concerns that the presence of armed federal agents could intimidate legal voters.
The Department of Justice has reported arrests of green card holders in California for alleged illegal voting.
A DHS spokesperson stated the agency is focused on prosecuting and removing noncitizens who vote, assuring legal residents have nothing to fear.
Internal documents reveal a 'Criminal Voter Fraud' initiative involving 'field reviews' in at least six states.
Concerns have been raised by civil rights advocates and a Democratic Representative about the potential chilling effect on legal voters and a perceived voter suppression agenda.

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