DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California for illegally registering to vote and casting ballots. The government’s actions are part of a wider effort to stop noncitizens from voting before the November midterm elections, but some officials question the accuracy and impact of these claims.Key Facts
- 28 lawful permanent residents (green card holders) in California face criminal charges for voter fraud.
- Charges include lying on naturalization forms and illegally registering and voting; these are felony offenses with up to five years in prison.
- 21 of the 28 defendants allegedly cast illegal votes; 11 have been arrested so far.
- The DOJ sent California a list of over 20,000 people believed to be noncitizens who received ballots.
- California officials argue the list is vague, unverified, and that removing voters from rolls without proof could violate federal law.
- The DOJ acknowledges its list may include some U.S. citizens and says cooperation with California is needed to verify names.
- Acting Deputy Attorney General said the larger number (190,000) is an unconfirmed estimate while 20,000 is a more certain figure.
- The DOJ threatened to prosecute officials who count ballots from alleged noncitizens, a move election experts call questionable and intimidating.
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