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US Justice Department charges 48 noncitizens with election crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced federal criminal charges against 48 noncitizens across five states: California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, and Nevada. The allegations include unlawful voting, fraudulent voter registration, and making false claims of American citizenship.
The cases involve activities spanning multiple election cycles, including 2020, 2022, and 2024, with some allegations dating back over two decades. Prosecutors noted that some defendants allegedly voted in multiple federal elections despite lacking citizenship, while others provided false information during the naturalization process.
In California, 28 defendants were identified, though 28 of these were previously mentioned in a separate DOJ release on October 19. The remaining 20 cases are distributed among Pennsylvania (9), Florida (6), New York (4), and Nevada (1). Federal officials stated that these cases do not establish a coordinated nationwide criminal operation or prove that the conduct altered any election outcomes.
Entities
California · Frank LaRose · Ohio · Pennsylvania · U.S. Department of Justice
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DOJ announcement does not establish a coordinated nationwide criminal operation. www.stl.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has referred more than 1,000 election fraud cases to prosecutors. heartlandernews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Allegations include unlawful voting, fraudulent registration, and false claims of citizenship. www.stl.news · 100percentfedup.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The U.S. Department of Justice charged 48 noncitizens with election-related crimes. www.stl.news · 100percentfedup.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The cases span election cycles including 2020, 2022, and 2024. www.stl.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ohio has removed approximately 1,300 ineligible voters from its rolls during LaRose's tenure. heartlandernews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] California accounts for 28 of the defendants. www.stl.news · 100percentfedup.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The charges involve defendants in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, and Nevada. www.stl.news · 100percentfedup.com