Trump expands hunt for noncitizen voters with subpoena campaign before midterms

What happened: The Trump administration issued more than 100 subpoenas seeking voter records in at least 13 states ahead of next week's midterm elections, part of an effort to find evidence of unlawful voting by noncitizens. Key numbers: More than 100 subpoenas; at least 13 states; most issued in the past three months, some dating to the start of the year. Why it matters: Legal experts say the records could be used to contest results in close midterm races, despite scant evidence that voting by noncitizens is widespread. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration issued more than 100 subpoenas seeking voter records in at least 13 states ahead of next week's midterm elections, part of an effort to find evidence of unlawful voting by noncitizens.

Legal experts say the records could be used to contest results in close midterm races, despite scant evidence that voting by noncitizens is widespread.