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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Representative John James have initiated an investigation into the processes used for jury-pool selection and voter registration in Michigan. The inquiry follows reports that non-citizens have appeared in both the state’s jury pool and on its voter registry.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Comer and James requested information regarding whether the Department of Justice is aware of non-citizen aliens being included in Michigan's jury pools and voter registries, as well as any plans or actions to address these issues.
“Non-citizens have appeared in [Michigan’s] jury pool, and in some instances, have been registered to vote. The Committee is requesting a briefing to understand the U.S. Department of Justice’s role in investigating such matters, and the potential for similar issues to be occurring nationwide. Michigan’s jury pool is drawn from individuals holding driver’s licenses and state identification cards (state IDs). Under Michigan law, individuals who apply for a driver’s license or state ID are automatically registered to vote unless they affirmatively decline,” wrote the lawmakers.
The investigation aligns with the House Oversight Committee's ongoing efforts to identify waste, fraud, and abuse within government programs at both state and federal levels. Reports from local media indicate that between September 5, 2025, and January 8, 2026, more than 200 non-citizens were discovered in Macomb County's Circuit Court jury pool. Further review found that at least three of these individuals had previously voted before being removed from the state's voter registry.
“In Michigan’s Macomb County, Clerk Anthony Forlini uncovered significant breaches during a cross check of the Michigan Secretary of State’s Qualified Voter File and the county jury pool. Over a four-month period, 239 non-citizens were found to have been included in the jury pool. Of these individuals, 14 were identified as having been registered to vote at one point. The Committee is concerned by these reports and seeks information regarding the potential extent of such problems, including illicit voting by aliens, in other states,” continued the lawmakers.
The committee has requested a briefing from Attorney General Bondi on this matter.
