The DOJ alleges that after illegally voting in federal elections, the defendants each submitted naturalization paperwork – in an effort to become US citizens – swearing “under penalty of perjury” that they had never registered, or voted, in any federal elections, which prosecutors claimed was false.
“This administration will not tolerate aliens who attempt to vote in our elections when they know they are not eligible,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. “As alleged, these green card holders lied in order to register to vote and then lied again to immigration authorities by falsely claiming never to have voted in a federal election.
“This Justice Department will use every authority to protect the integrity of US elections, including by prosecuting any noncitizens who lie about their legal status in an attempt to vote.”
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