Justice Department Charges 28 Foreign Nationals in California for Alleged Illegal Voting

Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California with illegally registering and voting in U.S. elections as part of a statewide sweep dubbed 'Operation Protect the Vote.' The individuals are lawful permanent residents but not U.S. citizens, and face charges including making false statements on naturalization applications and submitting fraudulent voter registrations. This action is part of a broader Trump administration effort to address noncitizen voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.