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Trump Supporter Charged with Illegal Voting in Kansas

2/17/2026

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Ceballos, a Kansas local figure with a misdemeanor battery conviction, faces charges for illegal voting.
Ceballos publicly supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration stance.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach uses Ceballos as a case to emphasize that noncitizen voting is a frequent issue.
The situation highlights tensions around immigration and voting laws in Kansas as the community rallies behind him.

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Story summary

Ceballos, a Kansas local figure with a misdemeanor battery conviction, faces charges for illegal voting.
Ceballos publicly supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration stance.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach uses Ceballos as a case to emphasize that noncitizen voting is a frequent issue.
The situation highlights tensions around immigration and voting laws in Kansas as the community rallies behind him.