The U.S. Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting violations in a federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice accused about 90 people of electoral irregularities in California this year. It sued the state over voter rolls and charged 28 foreign nationals with election crimes. The accused include two Indians and others who falsely claimed citizenship to vote. The charges involve illegal ballot casting and registration fraud.
- The Department of Justice accused about 90 people of electoral irregularities this year.
- Two Indians are among 28 Green Card holders accused of election-related offenses in California.
- The Department of Justice sued California regarding voter rolls.
- Federal authorities arrested over two dozen foreigners in California.
- The Department of Justice warned local election workers about risks.
- The federal government requires detailed voter information from states.
- Prosecutors allege Omar Alexander Muñoz falsely claimed U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in September 2019.
- The arrests are part of a Trump administration effort to eliminate non-citizen voting.
- Federal prosecutors stated the 28 charged foreign nationals are lawful permanent residents.
- The charges involve fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots.
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