IL Freedom Caucus Calls for DOJ Investigation Into Pritzker Administration Over Noncitizen Voter Registration Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Contact: info@illinoisfreedomcaucus.org
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling for an immediate federal investigation following reports that the Illinois Department of Human Services sent voter registration materials to noncitizens under Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.
According to recent testimony, state officials with the Department of Human Services admitted that voter registration packets that were pre-addressed to local election authorities were mailed to individuals who were not U.S. citizens as part of an immigrant benefits program.
“This is unacceptable and it must stop immediately,” said State Representative Adam Niemerg. “The right to vote is one of the most sacred rights in our republic. It belongs to American citizens. Period.”
“This is exactly why Americans have lost confidence in elections,” the Caucus said. “Illinoisans are constantly told every safeguard is in place, yet state agencies are sending voter registration materials to individuals who are not eligible to vote. Further, because of recent legislation, local election authorities are restricted from independently verifying citizenship status on voter registration applications that they receive via mail. This process is ripe for fraud.”
The Caucus also renewed calls for passage of the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
“The SAVE Act is common sense,” Niemerg said. “Citizenship verification matters, and election integrity matters.”
The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice to immediately investigate whether Governor Pritzker’s administration and agency officials facilitated improper noncitizen voter registration activity.
The Illinois Freedom Caucus says if state agencies knowingly engaged in actions that could enable noncitizen voter registration, the public deserves a full federal investigation and full accountability
Link to Rep. Adam Niemerg’s Floor Speech: https://youtube.com/shorts/MxP-dWsUMMw?si=RyoUyn-_vRm_C5Ap
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The Illinois Freedom Caucus is comprised of State Representatives Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), chairman; Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), vice-chairman; Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Jed Davis (R-Newark); David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport). The members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are members of the General Assembly who are advocating for limited government, lower taxes and accountability, and integrity in government.dol
