# Justice Dept. Charges 28 in California with Voting Crimes

> Justice Department charges 28 California residents with voting violations as Trump administration targets election integrity.
- Title: Justice Dept. Charges 28 in California with Voting Crimes
- Summary: Justice Department charges 28 California residents with voting violations as Trump administration targets election integrity. Justice Department charged 28…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/justice-dept-charges-28-in-california-with-voting-related-crimes
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting-related crimes to address alleged noncitizen voter fraud.