Justice Department Charges 16 Aliens in Voter Fraud Cases

The Justice Department has announced charges against 16 aliens in connection with illegal voting and fraudulent voter registration across the United States. The cases involve allegations of voting by non-citizens in federal elections and making false claims of U.S. citizenship.

According to the Justice Department, two aliens have been charged with illegally voting in a federal election, while three others have been indicted for similar offenses. Among those charged is Sara Luma, a 30-year-old national of North Macedonia and a lawful permanent resident. Luma faces charges of Unlawfully Voting as a Non-Citizen after allegedly participating in the 2024 general election.

The criminal complaint against Luma alleges that she registered to vote on the same day as the election and falsely certified her U.S. citizenship on the Wisconsin Voter Registration Application form. During an interview with a federal law enforcement agent, Luma admitted to both registering and voting on November 5, 2024.

In addition to the charges against Luma, ten aliens have been charged with voter fraud in Minnesota. The Justice Department's announcement highlights the ongoing efforts to address election-related crimes, including false statements on citizenship applications and fraudulent voter registration.

The charges announced by the Justice Department are part of a broader initiative to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. It is important to note that a complaint, indictment, or information merely contains accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.