world
Arizona Senators Kelly and Gallego Request End to DHS Investigation of 2020 Election Results
Arizona Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting the termination of an investigation into the state's 2020 election results. The letter, dated Thursday, also addressed acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons and sought the release of related documents.
Apr 10, 4:13 PM·1m read1 source
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAudio version
Tap play to generate a narrated version.
Investigation The investigation is connected to President Trump's claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race, which he lost to President Joe Biden.
Those claims of widespread fraud have not been substantiated. The 2020 election in Arizona was certified, with Biden declared the winner. In a related development, the FBI conducted a search of a Georgia elections office in January and seized 2020 election records.
The Arizona probe is part of ongoing federal scrutiny of 2020 election-related activities in multiple states.
Election officials in Arizona have maintained that the state's electoral system is secure. The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have not yet responded to requests for comment from The Hill. The senators' letter highlights concerns over the investigation's impact on election officials and voters.
If the probe continues, it could involve further subpoenas or document reviews. Legal challenges or congressional oversight may follow depending on DHS's response.
