Justice Department Charges 48 Noncitizens in Five States

The Justice Department announced charges against 48 noncitizens in five states, alleging illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and related election offenses. The cases involve California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York and Nevada, and include allegations of false claims of U.S. citizenship and false statements during naturalization proceedings. Federal prosecutors said 47 defendants are lawful permanent residents and one Pennsylvania defendant is undocumented. The charges concern separate cases and allegations, not a single conspiracy. The alleged conduct spans multiple election cycles, with prosecutors describing ballots and registrations from 2020 through 2026, as well as statements made during citizenship applications. California accounts for 28 defendants, the largest state total. The Justice Department’s breakdown lists 13 cases in the Central District, six in the Eastern District, five in the Northern District and four in the Southern District. The allegations vary: some defendants are accused of voting in federal elections, while others face claims involving voter registration or statements made during naturalization proceedings. Pennsylvania has nine...