DOJ Indicts Non-Citizens in Minnesota for Alleged Voter Fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged non-citizens in Minnesota with alleged voter fraud. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter shared details about these charges on ‘Saturday in America’. Federal prosecutors have charged 50 individuals with voting-related crimes in the past month.
Additionally, the DOJ is appealing a ruling by a Florida federal judge. This ruling declared a federal law banning non-citizen voting unconstitutional.
The Justice Department is also taking steps against California election officials. They must prevent suspected non-citizens from voting in the upcoming midterm elections. A deadline of Thursday was set for state officials’ compliance.
In letters sent Tuesday, Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter ordered a review of potentially ineligible voters in California within 48 hours.
State officials, including California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar Dean Logan, were instructed to exclude ballots from those whose citizenship cannot be verified. Failure to comply by noon Eastern on October 15 may prompt emergency legal action from the DOJ.
A DOJ spokesperson informed Fox News Digital that many potential foreign nationals ineligible to vote have been spotted on voter rolls across California.
Federal Crackdown on Illegal Voting
There is an ongoing federal crackdown on illegal voting. This effort spans 17 states, focusing on ensuring elections are conducted legitimately.
Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the DOJ’s actions. He accused the Trump administration of voter intimidation and spreading false claims of voter fraud.
“There is no widespread voter fraud problem. It doesn’t exist. It is a lie. It is a conspiracy theory,” Bonta stated during a recent news conference.
Bonta mentioned collaboration with the state secretary and Los Angeles officials to explore options. Also, he highlighted simultaneous legal challenges against the Trump administration regarding tariffs affecting California’s economy.
Los Angeles County Registrar Dean Logan shared that his office received a USB drive with supposed voter records but refrained from accessing it due to cybersecurity concerns.
“Accessing it would conflict with established data privacy and security protocols,” Logan mentioned.
This dispute arises as Californians begin casting ballots for the November 3 election. Although federal law prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections, the DOJ hasn’t confirmed illegal ballots were cast by the identified individuals.