Trump DoJ indicts 10 individuals on noncitizen voting related charges in Minnesota
Summary
The US Department of Justice indicted 10 people in Minnesota for voting-related charges involving false citizenship claims during recent elections. These individuals are lawful permanent residents accused of voting illegally or falsely claiming citizenship to vote. This is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to investigate alleged voter fraud.Key Facts
- The DOJ charged 10 lawful permanent residents in Minnesota for noncitizen voting or making false claims about citizenship.
- These charges relate to the 2022 and 2024 general elections and 2026 primaries.
- This is the sixth similar DOJ announcement in a month under President Trump’s administration.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin led this announcement.
- There is no strong evidence that voter fraud, especially noncitizen voting, is a widespread problem.
- Experts say noncitizen voting is very rare and usually due to data errors or misunderstandings.
- New Jersey found over 6,000 false noncitizen registrations caused by a system error, but fewer than 340 of those voted.
- Some defendants from this case have pleaded not guilty; others’ attorneys have not commented publicly.
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