U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine for the District of Arizona confirmed the initiation of an inquiry regarding three non-profit organizations accused of registering non-citizens to vote. The investigation has been referred to the FBI for a comprehensive examination.
In correspondence dated October 26, Courchaine addressed Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, highlighting the groups Stand Indivisible Arizona, Worker Power, and When We Count, which is associated with the Democratic National Committee.
The letters referenced “written and video reports” indicating that personnel linked to these organizations “either intentionally disregarded or were recklessly ignorant of” Arizona laws that prohibit non-citizen voter registration. Courchaine requested a review of the registrations submitted by the organizations to verify compliance with citizenship requirements.
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The announcement included a public reminder stressing that only U.S. citizens can vote, even if a non-citizen has lawful status in the country. It further highlighted that “knowingly causing another person to be registered to vote” while aware of their ineligibility is a violation of federal law.
The recently mentioned reports seem to be linked to an undercover video released by Muckraker on October 22. In this footage, a journalist pretending to be a non-citizen or a felon interacted with canvassers from the groups about voter registration.
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Reports from the footage suggest that canvassers expressed a readiness to support registration efforts or suggested online registration, although no completed registrations were documented in the video. Axios noted that these groups are aligned with Democratic interests and highlighted that Arizona’s deadline for voter registration had already passed weeks earlier.
Stand Indivisible Arizona presents itself as a volunteer-driven organization focused on activism. Worker Power describes itself as a social welfare organization committed to voter engagement and policy advocacy. When We Count is a voter registration initiative associated with the Democratic National Committee. As of the announcement by the U.S. Attorney, none of the organizations had publicly responded to the ongoing investigation.
This investigation emerges just days ahead of Arizona’s November 3 midterm elections, where crucial decisions on the gubernatorial race, statewide offices, and congressional representation will take place. Federal and state laws strictly limit voting privileges to U.S. citizens. As of now, the U.S. Attorney’s office has not disclosed any charges or findings regarding improper registrations, as the review continues with the FBI and state officials.
