Justice Department Announces Arrests of 11 Foreign Nationals in California for Alleged Illegal Voter Registration and Voting

Federal law enforcement in California arrested 11 foreign nationals on charges of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots in U.S. elections. These arrests are part of "Operation Protect the Vote," a coordinated effort by U.S. Attorney's Offices in California to combat election fraud. All individuals charged are lawful permanent residents, who are not permitted to vote in federal elections.