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Non-Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in 2024 Pennsylvania Election
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Case Overview
Evelyn Miller, a 37-year-old lawful permanent resident from the Philippines living in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, admitted to casting a ballot in the 2024 federal election despite not being a U.S. citizen. Federal prosecutors disclosed that Miller registered to vote online in early October 2024 and voted in person on Election Day in early November. Only citizens are eligible to vote in federal contests.
Timeline of Key Events
- July 19, 2024 – Miller was granted lawful permanent resident status, a green-card award made during the Biden administration.
- Early October 2024 – She completed an online voter registration.
- Early November 2024 – Miller voted at her local polling place.
- September 2024 – She entered a guilty plea to illegal voting.
- Mid-December 2024 – A sentencing hearing is scheduled, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison, one year of supervised release, and a $100,000 fine.
Legal Consequences
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania confirmed that Miller faces the statutory maximum penalties for voting fraud. The case is part of a broader Justice Department effort that has resulted in multiple indictments for election-related offenses across several states.
Official Statements & Response
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI opened the investigation after receiving a tip that a Lehigh County resident might have illegally registered.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This alien from the Philippines pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2024 election in Pennsylvania,” — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin — Markwayne Mullin, DHS Secretary.
