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DOJ Charges 48 Noncitizens With Election-Related Crimes
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In Short: The Justice Department announced Monday that it has charged 48 noncitizens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes, including false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or cast ballots.
United States Attorney Bill Essayli emphasized that the cases form part of an aggressive federal crackdown that has produced more than 150 voting-fraud-related charges since the start of the current Trump administration.
The largest concentration of charges and arrests occurred in California, where federal prosecutors brought cases against 28 of the 48 individuals.
Prosecutors allege that the defendants fraudulently registered to vote by claiming citizenship and that most of them cast ballots in one or more federal elections, with at least eight voting more than once.
The charges come after California election officials refused to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 likely noncitizen registrants provided by the Justice Department.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the efforts of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in arresting five suspects in Florida.
The U.S. Department of Justice also announced a case in Nevada involving a woman accused of voting in a federal election despite not being a U.S. citizen.
The Justice Department's campaign to identify voter fraud by noncitizens through door knocks, street stops, and other field interviews in California and eight other states has been criticized for intimidating U.S. citizens and interfering with voting rights groups.
The department's press release detailed the charges against the individuals for registering to vote, participating in elections, or making false statements in a naturalization application.
The Justice Department has also sued California, accusing the state of harboring noncitizens on its voter rolls.
The city’s voting processes have drawn President Trump's ire for more than a decade.
The Justice Department's actions highlight the ongoing efforts to enforce state and federal laws regarding voter eligibility and election integrity.
What's confirmed
- By Megan Barth, October 26, 2026 9:16 am The Justice Department announced Monday that it has charged 48 aliens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada with illegal voting in federal elections, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes, including false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or cast ballots.
- “Three days before the election, we will hold the culminating event marking three years of struggle to uncover the truth, demand accountability and establish a state commission of inquiry,” the council said in a post on X ahead of the demonstration.
What's still developing
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the arrest of nearly 50 foreign nationals involved in election fraud crimes, including six legal residents in Florida.
- The five suspects are: Diane Wendy Curley during her arrest by HSI Tampa “Thanks to the great work of the patriots at HSI, as well as our state and local partners, five more non-citizens have been arrested and charged for illegally voting in past elections,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- Independent reporting on state government that impacts Pennsylvania communities — free to read and republish The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight) The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday press release.
- October 26, 2026 · 12:51 pm ET · Leave a Comment “The Justice Department announced charges against 48 people in five states on charges related to election crimes, including illegal voting and fraudulent voter registration,” NewsNation reports.
- Happy Valley Casino Posted Its Lowest Monthly Revenue to Date in September Centre County Elections Office Sees Leadership Change as Midterms Approach Driver Accused of Striking Pedestrian in Downtown State College The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday news release.
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- “Nothing’s changed with me. I’m still innocent. I’m still not afraid of these people, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary,” he said.
- Interim leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus said in January that there had been a "flood of misinformation surrounding the elections" when he called UN rights chief Volker Turk seeking help.
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