# Non-citizen voting prosecutions in US

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/non-citizen-voting-prosecutions-in-us
> Updated: 2026-07-30T16:40:19.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, Australian permanent‑resident Denise Migliore was charged with illegally voting in U.S. elections, marking the first publicly reported case of a non‑citizen permanent resident facing criminal prosecution for voting.

Later that month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against 66‑year‑old Canadian permanent‑resident Giorgio Dominique Mucelli. Mucelli was accused of voting in seven Florida general elections between 2004 and 2024 after falsely affirming U.S. citizenship on his voter registration. He faces two third‑degree felony counts that could carry up to ten years in prison.

These two incidents illustrate a broader enforcement trend in the United States, where state authorities are increasingly pursuing legal action against non‑citizen permanent residents who violate voting eligibility rules.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Florida Attorney General charges Canadian resident with illegal voting in multiple elections

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier charged Canadian permanent resident Giorgio Dominique Mucelli with illegal voting in seven state elections, facing up to ten years in prison.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-attorney-general-charges-canadian-resident-with-illegal-voting-in-multiple-elections

### 2026-07-08: Australian permanent resident Denise Migliore charged with illegal voting in US elections

Australian permanent resident Denise Migliore was arrested in New Orleans and charged with false statements and illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 U.S. federal elections, facing up to five years in prison.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-permanent-resident-denise-migliore-charged-with-illegal-voting-in-us-elections

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Cite as: Non-citizen voting prosecutions in US. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/non-citizen-voting-prosecutions-in-us
