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Defendant Ceballos Defends Illegal Voting Amid Community Support

2/20/2026

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Ceballos, the Kansas defendant facing illegal voting charges, defends himself by citing support for Trump's immigration laws.
He says he does not belong among offenders targeted by these laws, despite a past misdemeanor battery conviction.
Community support for Ceballos is evident, as local ads back him and the hearing is packed.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach emphasizes the seriousness of noncitizen voting, saying it occurs more often than perceived.

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Ceballos, the Kansas defendant facing illegal voting charges, defends himself by citing support for Trump's immigration laws.
He says he does not belong among offenders targeted by these laws, despite a past misdemeanor battery conviction.
Community support for Ceballos is evident, as local ads back him and the hearing is packed.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach emphasizes the seriousness of noncitizen voting, saying it occurs more often than perceived.