47 Green Card Holders Charged by Trump DOJ With Illegal Voting: Full List
The DOJ charged 47 green card holders with illegal voting and other election-related crimes across five states.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 48 non-U.S. citizens, including 47 green card holders, with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related offenses in five states. Green card holders, also known as lawful permanent residents, are permitted to live and work in the U.S. permanently but lack the right to vote in federal elections.
The charges target individuals in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, and Nevada who are accused of casting ballots in federal elections, falsely claiming U.S. citizenship during registration, and providing false statements during the naturalization process. The remaining defendant, Alfredo Santiesteban, a 73-year-old from Cuba, is an undocumented immigrant and is not part of the 47 individuals listed below.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that every illegal vote undermines the vote of a lawful American citizen, and the DOJ is now handling more than double the number of election fraud cases weekly. The allegations against the defendants span multiple election cycles, with some individuals charged solely for unlawful voting while others face charges related to voter registration, false assertions of citizenship, or statements made during naturalization proceedings.
Each violation of the federal law can result in a fine, up to one year in prison, or both, and the statute includes exceptions where state or local law permits a noncitizen to vote for reasons other than federal positions. The criminal charges do not automatically determine the immigration consequences for the defendants, as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will assess the individual circumstances of each case.
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