Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

Noncitizens accused of illegal voting in the US are challenging the authority of the Trump administration to prosecute them. The administration has pushed for the deportation of noncitizen voters, significantly increasing the stakes for defendants. Previously, those convicted of such offenses faced relatively minor penalties, with some fines as low as $150. This shift toward deportation represents a more severe approach to enforcement compared to the previous financial penalties imposed on noncitizens who voted illegally.