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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County

U.S. Attorney charges seven Texas noncitizens with illegal voting and false citizenship claims

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Seven individuals who are not U.S. citizens have been charged in Texas with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship, as announced Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

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Why It Matters

Seven individuals face federal criminal charges related to voting eligibility and citizenship claims, reflecting an enforcement focus by the federal government on noncitizen voting.

Key Facts

  • Seven people in Texas who are not U.S. citizens have been charged with federal crimes.
  • The charges involve illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship.
  • The announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas on Tuesday.
  • The actions are part of a broader Trump administration enforcement focus on noncitizen voting.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationJustice Department“Sued to force the release of detailed voter data”OrganizationTrump administration“Associated with a broader focus on noncitizen voting.”OrganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Employees examined state voter rolls”PersonRyan Raybould“U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas”locationTexas“State where charges were brought and investigations occurred”PersonTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General”PersonDonald Trump“President focusing on noncitizen voting”OrganizationSupreme Court“Rejected a plan regarding mail ballots”OrganizationU.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas“Announced the federal charges on Tuesday.”PersonKen Paxton“Texas Attorney General”PersonJames Talarico“Democrat running in a U.S. Senate race”