Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 16 Aliens for Illegal Voting
The U.S. Justice Department charged 16 noncitizens with illegal voting, false citizenship claims, and election fraud, including voting in the 2022 general election.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced federal charges against 16 noncitizens, including one illegal alien, for illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes in North Carolina, New York, and Idaho. The cases involve voting by noncitizens in federal elections and false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or cast ballots. Ten of the accused allegedly voted in the 2022 general election despite not being U.S. citizens. Five individuals were arrested in connection with voter fraud, including Taralynn Bosco, a 48-year-old Canadian national and lawful permanent resident charged with voting in the 2022 election.
The Justice Department emphasized that complaints, indictments, and informations are merely accusations and that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The cases were investigated in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The charges follow a broader federal effort to address election integrity concerns, including allegations of improper voter registration practices.
In a separate action, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the State of California over its voter registration list, alleging that more than 20,000 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote. The lawsuit seeks to compel California to remove ineligible voters from its rolls and improve verification processes. The federal government’s intervention underscores ongoing scrutiny of voter eligibility and registration accuracy nationwide.
The charges and lawsuit reflect the federal government’s commitment to prosecuting election-related crimes and ensuring compliance with voter eligibility laws. The cases span multiple states and involve a range of alleged offenses, from illegal voting to fraudulent citizenship claims. The Justice Department’s actions highlight the intersection of immigration status and electoral participation, a recurring issue in election integrity discussions.