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28 green card holders, including 2 Indians, charged with US voting fraud
US authorities have filed charges against 28 non-citizens, including two Indian nationals, for allegedly voting illegally in California's November 2024 elections. The Department of Justice action targets foreign nationals accused of unlawful voter registration and fraudulent voting.
LSN India ·
Federal prosecutors in California have initiated legal proceedings against 28 green card holders for allegedly casting votes in the November 2024 elections despite not holding US citizenship. Among those charged are two Indian nationals, marking a significant enforcement action targeting non-citizen participation in American electoral processes.
The Justice Department's investigation focused on individuals who registered to vote and cast ballots while remaining foreign nationals. Officials also probe whether some of the accused provided false statements in citizenship applications, compounding the charges beyond the voting violations.
The case underscores ongoing concerns among US election authorities regarding voter eligibility verification procedures. Green card holders, though permanent residents, are not permitted to vote in federal or most state elections until they obtain US citizenship through naturalization.
The charges represent part of broader Department of Justice efforts to investigate and prosecute voting irregularities. Officials have not disclosed additional details regarding the specific circumstances of each case or the identities of the accused individuals.