Caribbean immigrants charged in Florida and New Jersey voter fraud cases

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a series of noncitizen voting cases in Florida and New Jersey. In Florida, the Office of Statewide Prosecution, in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes, has charged 16 non-U.S. citizens for allegedly registering to vote by falsely claiming citizenship.

Among those charged in Florida are four Caribbean immigrants, including three Jamaican nationals and one Bahamian national. Selvin Uton Whilby, a Jamaican lawful permanent resident, faces charges for allegedly voting in the 2024 primary and general elections after falsely affirming citizenship. Craig William Smith, a Bahamian national, also faces charges related to his voting history and false claims of citizenship. Kadian Gabrielle Amai Johnson, a Jamaican national, is charged with Unqualified Noncitizen Electors Willfully Voting and False Swearing.

In Florida, these charges are classified as third-degree felonies, which can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.