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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
DOJ arrests more than two dozen in California voter sweep
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Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who authorities said illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections. The arrests come after the Justice Department sued California last week and warned local election workers that knowingly processing or tabulating ballots submitted by noncitizen voters could expose them to prosecution.
WHO: Federal authorities
WHAT: Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California over alleged illegal voter registration and voting.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET
WHERE: California, USA
WHY: Authorities said the foreign nationals illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
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