From Fox News · Michael Sinkewicz · · 1m 20s
Justice Department Charges 16 for Illegal Voting
DOJ charges 16 across states for alleged illegal voting and election crimes.
In brief
DOJ charges 16 across states for alleged illegal voting and election crimes. The Justice Department charged 16 people with illegal voting, voter registration and election crimes including noncitizens casting ballots in federal elections. Originally reported by Fox News.
DOJ charges 16 across states
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 people in multiple states in connection with alleged illegal voting, voter registration and other election-related crimes.
Alleged illegal voting cases
The allegations include noncitizens voting in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote and false statements related to naturalization.
Additional crimes uncovered
During investigations, authorities uncovered alleged passport and identification fraud, wire fraud and firearm-related offenses.
Trump administration effort
The cases are part of a broader Trump administration enforcement effort targeting alleged illegal voting and election-related crimes.
Mexican national charged
Mexican national Monica Carzoli, 46, a lawful permanent resident, admitted to registering to vote and voting in the November 2024 election.
DHS secretary details
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said officials have more than 1,620 open cases and have made 151 arrests.
Consequence of illegal voting
Mullin asserted that every single vote by an illegal immigrant canceled out a citizen that was legally registered and able to vote.
What matters most
The Justice Department charged 16 people with illegal voting, voter registration and election crimes including noncitizens casting ballots in federal elections.
