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Justice Dept. Charges 28 in California with Voting Crimes
Justice Department charges 28 California residents with voting violations as Trump administration targets election integrity.
In brief
Justice Department charges 28 California residents with voting violations as Trump administration targets election integrity. Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting-related crimes to address alleged noncitizen voter fraud. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Justice Department Charges
Justice Department officials charged 28 green card holders in California with voting violations as part of Trump administration's election integrity effort.
11 Arrested Already
Of the 28 charged, 11 had already been arrested by officials.
20,000 Noncitizen Claim
Administration claims 20,000 california voters are likely noncitizens on state rolls.
California Skeptical
California officials accuse administration of sowing doubt in elections with voting deadlines 15 days away.
Voter Intimidation Alleged
Janice Hahn says arrests are voter intimidation undermining trust in midterm elections.
Legal Experts Say Tiny Fraction
Legal experts say 28 cases are a tiny fraction of 16 million voters in 2024 election.
Omar Alexander Munoz Case
72-year-old man from Belize voted in 2020, 2022, and 2024 elections without citizenship.
The takeaway
Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting-related crimes to address alleged noncitizen voter fraud.
