Federal prosecutors have charged 28 lawful permanent residents in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting ballots they were not eligible to cast, marking the latest move in a broader Justice Department campaign against alleged noncitizen voting. Critics, including Democrats and voting rights advocates, argue the crackdown is part of a coordinated effort by the current administration to undermine confidence in the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. The charges come as part of an intensified push to scrutinize voter eligibility, raising concerns about the potential impact on election security and minority voting rights. The case adds to a growing debate over federal enforcement of voting laws and the political motivations behind such actions.
Crackdown marks latest escalation in the Trump justice department’s push to target alleged noncitizen votingThe US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against 28 green card holders in California accused of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots.The crackdown marks another escalation in the federal government’s ongoing efforts against alleged noncitizen voting, efforts that Democrats and voting rights groups say are part of a strategy by the Trump administration to sow doubt in the results of the upcoming midterm elections. Continue reading...
