The cases involve a range of alleged offences. Some defendants are accused of casting ballots in federal elections despite not being US citizens, while others allegedly registered to vote by claiming citizenship or subsequently made false statements during the naturalisation process.
\n\nThe US Department of Justice has announced election-related charges against 48 non-US citizens across five states, including 47 green card holders accused of illegally voting in federal elections, submitting fraudulent voter registrations or making false statements about their citizenship status.
\n\nAccording to Newsweek, the charges were announced on October 26 and involve defendants in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York and Nevada. The allegations cover multiple election cycles and include claims of unlawful voting, falsely claiming US citizenship during voter registration and providing misleading information during naturalisation proceedings.
\n\nGreen card holders, formally known as lawful permanent residents, are permitted to live and work permanently in the United States but cannot vote in federal elections.
\n\nThe remaining defendant, Alfredo Santiesteban, 73, of Cuba, was described by prosecutors as an undocumented immigrant.
\n\nIn California, Omar Alexander Muñoz, 72, is accused of claiming US citizenship during voter registration and voting in 2020, twice in 2022 and again in 2024. Prosecutors also allege that…
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