DOJ Charges 64 Foreigners for Illegal Voting Ahead of Midterms
U.S. Justice Department targets noncitizens voting in upcoming elections, citing election integrity.
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The U.S. Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting, signaling a heightened focus on election integrity ahead of the November midterms. According to a report by Fox News Digital, the charges are part of a broader effort to intensify enforcement against voter fraud.
States with the Most Charges
Minnesota leads with 11 defendants, followed by Pennsylvania with 10, Texas with 9, Louisiana with 5, and New Jersey, California, and Florida each with 4. These figures highlight the department’s aggressive stance on noncitizen voting, particularly in key battleground states.
Context and Legal Consequences
The crackdown comes amid increased scrutiny of voter registration processes and the potential impact of even a few illegal ballots on election outcomes. A DOJ spokesperson emphasized that every illegal vote undermines the vote of a lawful citizen, citing the 2020 Iowa race, where six votes decided the result.
Voting as a non-citizen in a federal election is a federal crime punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. False claims of citizenship to register or vote carry a more severe penalty of up to five years in prison.
Other Allegations and Recent Cases
The cases involve a range of fraudulent activities beyond noncitizen voting, including fraudulent registration applications and casting ballots in multiple elections. Recent defendants include a Filipino national voting in Pennsylvania and a Ghanaian green card holder falsely claiming citizenship in Minnesota.
The DOJ has issued a warning to anyone considering violating election laws, reinforcing its commitment to enforcing federal statutes regardless of the scale of the offense.
Source: Breitbart
