DOJ indicts 16 individuals across seven states for alleged illegal voting and related crimes

The Justice Department disclosed that 16 people in seven states face federal charges tied to alleged illegal voting, voter-registration fraud and related crimes. Eight non-citizens residing in Texas are among those charged, while additional defendants are located in Idaho, Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Michigan. Prosecutors allege that some defendants voted in the 2022 and 2024 elections despite lacking citizenship, submitted false citizenship claims to register, and provided inaccurate information on naturalization paperwork.

The indictments also cite alleged passport and identification fraud, wire fraud and firearm violations. Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald noted that one outlet administration has brought 50 charges against non-citizens for illegal voting. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said investigations have opened over 1,600 cases, resulting in 151 arrests and examining more than 300,000 suspected instances. The department emphasized that the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.