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The U.S. Department of Justice charged 28 foreign nationals in a California law enforcement sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voting.

Overview of the Case

The Charges: Federal authorities arrested and charged 28 individuals with crimes including submitting fraudulent voter registrations, making false statements on naturalization applications, and illegally voting in U.S. elections.

Scope of the Operation: Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed arrests across California. Officials highlighted cases such as a 72-year-old man accused of voting illegally in four previous elections.

State vs. Federal Dispute: The arrests marked an escalation between federal officials and California state leaders. California election officials noted that the administration had not provided verified evidence to back up broader claims regarding the state's voter rolls, emphasizing that allegations are being addressed in court.