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California Voter Fraud Arrests

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US federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in US elections.

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New York Post26 Oct

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed charges against 28 individuals accused of noncitizen voting and related election fraud across California. Federal agents conducted raids last Monday, arresting suspects identified from a list of over 20,000 suspected noncitizens who allegedly registered to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. One defendant, Alexander Muñoz, a Belizean national, was arrested for falsely…

DOJ files charges against 28 alleged noncitizen voters snared in massive California ballot fraud bust →5 articles from New York Post on this story
South China Morning Post20 Oct

Federal authorities in California have charged 28 foreign nationals for allegedly registering or voting illegally, as part of an operation called "Protect the Vote" aimed at preventing non-citizen voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The Trump administration seeks to address what it calls non-citizen voting through emergency measures, despite critics arguing these efforts are exaggerated and politically…

US charges 28 in California sweep targeting alleged non-citizen voting →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this story
The Hindu23 Oct

Federal authorities in California targeted over two dozen legal permanent residents, charging them with voter fraud or lying on immigration forms this week. Most of those charged had applied for U.S. citizenship and face potential prison sentences ranging from one to ten years, which could also lead to deportation if they are found guilty of lying on their applications. The crackdown involves allegations that some…

Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
NPR20 Oct

The Justice Department has charged 28 green card holders in California with election crimes for allegedly voting or registering to vote illegally. This action is part of a broader dispute between the Trump administration and California over voter registration rules, as midterm elections approach. Additionally, TikTok employees reported that the company ignored staff warnings about the app’s potential risks to…

DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns →2 articles from NPR on this story
Washington Examiner21 Oct

The Justice Department has filed voter fraud charges against several legal immigrants in California due to perceived weaknesses in the state's election security measures. As of now, at least 28 individuals face federal charges and 11 have been arrested; one such case involves a Belizean citizen who registered as a U.S. citizen and voted in three consecutive elections.

California has no real safeguards for voting and voter registration →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
The Independent19 Oct

Federal authorities arrested over two dozen foreign nationals in California as part of Operation Protect the Vote, aimed at preventing noncitizen voting ahead of upcoming midterms. This action is part of a broader Trump administration initiative to address what officials consider a rare but serious issue of election integrity. The arrests stem from charges including false statements on naturalization applications…

Justice Department arrests more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters →
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Los Angeles Times20 Oct

Several green card holders in California were arrested by federal authorities as part of a Trump administration crackdown on voter fraud, with charges including fraudulent registration and false statements during naturalization. Among those accused is Ana Domínguez, who does not remember registering to vote but faces accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice. Election experts argue that many instances of…

California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger →
Toronto Star23 Oct

Federal authorities in California have arrested more than two dozen legal permanent residents for alleged voter fraud, with most accused of lying on immigration forms rather than actual voting violations. These arrests come as part of a broader crackdown initiated by the Trump administration, targeting individuals who applied for U.S. citizenship; charges range from misdemeanor to felony and could result in up to…

Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown →

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Alarming reality of California’s noncitizen voting problem is exposed — and so are the Dems who excuse it New York Post

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  1. 19 Oct

    Federal authorities arrested more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.

    2 outlets · The Independent
  2. 20 Oct

    The Belizean national is accused of fraudulently registering to vote in September 2019, then voting in US elections in 2020, 2022 and 2024.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  3. 23 Oct

    One of them is José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, who applied for citizenship in October 2025 after living in the country for 40 years and spending his entire adult life as a legal permanent resident.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 16 articles

  • 26 Oct DOJ files charges against 28 alleged noncitizen voters snared in massive California ballot fraud bustThe Department of Justice (DOJ) filed charges against 28 individuals accused of noncitizen voting and related election fraud across California. Federal agents conducted raids last Monday, arresting suspects identified from a list of over 20,000 suspected noncitizens who allegedly registered to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. One defendant, Alexander Muñoz, a Belizean national, was arrested for falsely…New York Post
  • 23 Oct Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdownFederal authorities in California targeted over two dozen legal permanent residents, charging them with voter fraud or lying on immigration forms this week. Most of those charged had applied for U.S. citizenship and face potential prison sentences ranging from one to ten years, which could also lead to deportation if they are found guilty of lying on their applications. The crackdown involves allegations that some…The Hindu
  • 23 Oct Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdownFederal authorities in California have arrested more than two dozen legal permanent residents for alleged voter fraud, with most accused of lying on immigration forms rather than actual voting violations. These arrests come as part of a broader crackdown initiated by the Trump administration, targeting individuals who applied for U.S. citizenship; charges range from misdemeanor to felony and could result in up to…Toronto Star
  • 21 Oct California has no real safeguards for voting and voter registrationThe Justice Department has filed voter fraud charges against several legal immigrants in California due to perceived weaknesses in the state's election security measures. As of now, at least 28 individuals face federal charges and 11 have been arrested; one such case involves a Belizean citizen who registered as a U.S. citizen and voted in three consecutive elections.Washington Examiner
  • 21 Oct Clean California’s voter rolls, and show the workFederal prosecutors charged 28 green-card holders with voter fraud under Operation Protect the Vote, alleging they registered or voted as U.S. citizens before falsely denying it on naturalization forms. Eleven defendants were arrested; each faces felony charges carrying up to five years in prison, while noncitizen voting in a federal election carries one year. The article emphasizes the need for transparent and…Washington Examiner
  • 20 Oct California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and angerSeveral green card holders in California were arrested by federal authorities as part of a Trump administration crackdown on voter fraud, with charges including fraudulent registration and false statements during naturalization. Among those accused is Ana Domínguez, who does not remember registering to vote but faces accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice. Election experts argue that many instances of…Los Angeles Times
  • 20 Oct Noncitizen snared in California’s biggest ever voter fraud bust reveals exactly how he did itThe Department of Justice arrested 28 noncitizens in California for allegedly voting illegally despite being lawful permanent residents (LPRs) or "green card" holders. Kamlesh Shah, a 67-year-old Indian national from Sacramento, admitted to registering and voting on Election Day after showing his ID at a community center without anyone informing him of his ineligibility. State Attorney General Rob Bonta dismissed…New York Post
  • 20 Oct DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concernsThe Justice Department has charged 28 green card holders in California with election crimes for allegedly voting or registering to vote illegally. This action is part of a broader dispute between the Trump administration and California over voter registration rules, as midterm elections approach. Additionally, TikTok employees reported that the company ignored staff warnings about the app’s potential risks to…NPR
  • 20 Oct US charges 28 in California sweep targeting alleged non-citizen votingFederal authorities in California have charged 28 foreign nationals for allegedly registering or voting illegally, as part of an operation called "Protect the Vote" aimed at preventing non-citizen voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The Trump administration seeks to address what it calls non-citizen voting through emergency measures, despite critics arguing these efforts are exaggerated and politically…South China Morning Post
  • 20 Oct Alarming reality of California’s noncitizen voting problem is exposed — and so are the Dems who excuse itThe article discusses instances of noncitizen voting in California, particularly highlighting cases in San Francisco and Oakland where aliens were found on voter rolls despite policies meant to prevent this. It cites specific examples like Elizaveta Shuvalova, a Russian citizen who registered to vote in San Francisco, and voters in Oakland who admitted they weren’t citizens but were still allowed to register. The…New York Post
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  • 20 Oct Inside Democrats’ absurd push to downplay noncitizen voting and block Voter IDThe federal government recently conducted "Operation Protect the Vote," which they claim is the largest voter fraud operation in California's history, arresting individuals suspected of noncitizen voting. The article highlights concerns about lax voting procedures in California, including automatic voter registration and potential widespread ballot harvesting and noncitizen voting, suggesting that at least 20,000…New York Post
  • 20 Oct DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalateThe Justice Department has charged 28 noncitizens in California with voting crimes, escalating tensions over election integrity. The DOJ also filed an emergency request to halt ballot processing for individuals whom it deems likely noncitizens but lacks specific evidence. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter emphasized the DOJ's commitment to addressing noncitizen voting, while local and state officials…NPR
  • 20 Oct Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in CaliforniaThe U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders, including two Indian nationals—Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah—with election fraud in California. The charges stem from fraudulent voter registration and casting ballots in the November 2024 elections, which are felonies carrying up to five years in prison. Among those charged, eleven individuals were arrested during early morning raids under…The Hindu
  • 20 Oct Rob Bonta’s astonishing response when grilled on biggest voter fraud bust in California historyCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta defended his stance on voter fraud during a press conference following federal raids where 11 residents were arrested for alleged noncitizen voting. Bonta argued that the arrests, involving 28 individuals facing charges, represent a tiny fraction of California’s 23 million registered voters and do not indicate widespread voter fraud. He cited isolated incidents like the case of…New York Post
  • 19 Oct US arrests over 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged non-citizen votersFederal authorities in California arrested over two dozen foreign nationals for allegedly voting illegally. The arrests were part of Operation Protect the Vote, which targets non-citizens who registered and voted despite being lawful permanent residents rather than US citizens. This action reflects tensions between federal authorities and California regarding voter registration integrity, with the Justice Department…South China Morning Post
  • 19 Oct Justice Department arrests more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen votersFederal authorities arrested over two dozen foreign nationals in California as part of Operation Protect the Vote, aimed at preventing noncitizen voting ahead of upcoming midterms. This action is part of a broader Trump administration initiative to address what officials consider a rare but serious issue of election integrity. The arrests stem from charges including false statements on naturalization applications…The Independent

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