The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pursue deportation proceedings against non-citizens who illegally vote in US elections. Current immigration law already includes deportation as a potential penalty for such actions. The DHS instruction formalizes enforcement of this existing law. Exceptions to deportation are limited and narrowly defined. This move aims to reinforce the integrity of the electoral process by deterring non-citizens from unlawful participation. Officials emphasize that lawful voters will not be affected by this directive. The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of election security and immigration enforcement.