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DOJ Charges Four Non-Citizens for Illegal Voting in New Jersey

5/3/2026

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The Justice Department announced a crackdown on non-citizen voting in New Jersey.
It charged four non-citizen residents with illegal voting and false statements on naturalization applications.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration will not tolerate aliens who vote knowing they are ineligible.
FBI Director Kash Patel said previous administrations looked the other way, ending that practice now.
The charges carry potential prison terms of ten to sixteen years.

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The Justice Department announced a crackdown on non-citizen voting in New Jersey.
It charged four non-citizen residents with illegal voting and false statements on naturalization applications.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration will not tolerate aliens who vote knowing they are ineligible.
FBI Director Kash Patel said previous administrations looked the other way, ending that practice now.
The charges carry potential prison terms of ten to sixteen years.