DOJ announces election-related charges involving 48 noncitizens
The Justice Department’s October 26 announcement describes cases in five states involving alleged illegal voting, fraudulent registration or related citizenship statements.
What the record says
The Department of Justice announced on October 26 charges involving 48 noncitizens in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York and Nevada. The announcement describes allegations that include illegal voting, false claims of U.S. citizenship in voter registration and false statements in naturalization matters. The alleged conduct and charges differ by defendant and case. DOJ’s release includes several lawful permanent residents among those charged. These are announced criminal allegations and do not establish guilt.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Consult DOJ’s announcement for the individual jurisdictions and specific allegations.
Limits and what is not established
A complaint, indictment or information contains accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. These cases do not by themselves establish the prevalence of unlawful voting or a change to any election result.
Sources checked October 27, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs: original information