DOJ Charges 16 Over Voting

The Justice Department announced charges against 16 people in seven states over alleged illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes. Prosecutors said the conduct included noncitizens voting in federal elections, false citizenship claims to register or vote, and false statements tied to naturalization. Officials described the cases as part of a broader Trump administration crackdown on illegal voting. DOJ said the administration has now charged 50 noncitizens with illegal voting. The department framed the announcement as a warning against election cheating. The cases span Texas, Idaho, Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Michigan. DOJ and DHS officials said the effort remains ongoing.