DHS Chief Mullin Refuses to Rule Out ICE at Polls, Claims Only Citizens Should Vote

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the department is reviewing voter records to prepare for the 2026 midterms while refusing to confirm or deny ICE deployment at polling places. This stance directly contradicts recent reports of Mullin limiting ICE to threat-based scenarios, suggesting a potential shift in enforcement strategy ahead of the election. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between federal security protocols and constitutional rights to vote.