47 Green Card Holders Charged by Trump DOJ With Illegal Voting: Full List
Summary
The Justice Department announced election-related charges against 48 non-U.S. citizens in five states, including 47 lawful permanent residents. Prosecutors accuse the green card holders of illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, or making false statements during naturalization; the allegations cover several election cycles.Key Facts
- The 47 lawful permanent residents were charged in California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, and Nevada.
- Green card holders may live and work permanently in the United States but cannot vote in federal elections.
- The alleged conduct includes voting in federal elections and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
- Some defendants also face allegations of making false statements during the naturalization process.
- The article says a 48th defendant, Alfredo Santiesteban, is an undocumented immigrant and is not included in the list of green card holders.
- The article lists eight defendants in Pennsylvania and begins a list of California defendants, but the provided text cuts off before the California list is complete.
- The charges are allegations; the article does not report that the defendants have been convicted.
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