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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County

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

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The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas charged seven non-U.S. citizens with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship on Tuesday. The charges form part of a broader administration focus on noncitizen voting.

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Why It Matters

Seven individuals face federal criminal charges related to voting eligibility, highlighting federal enforcement actions surrounding voter registration and ballot casting.

Key Facts

  • Seven people in Texas who are not U.S. citizens have been charged with federal crimes.
  • The specific 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 charges are part of a broader Trump administration focus on noncitizen voting.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationJustice Department“Sued to force the release of detailed voter data”locationNigeria“Country of origin for some charged individuals”OrganizationTexas attorney general's office“Received referrals of potential noncitizen voting cases”OrganizationNorthern District of Texas“Federal judicial district whose U.S. Attorney announced the charges”locationIndia“Country of origin for some charged individuals”locationDistrict of Columbia“Included in Justice Department lawsuits for voter data”OrganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Employees examined state voter rolls”PersonRyan Raybould“District Attorney for the Northern District of Texas”locationTexas“State where charges were brought and voter investigations occurred”locationCongo“Country of origin for some charged individuals”locationMexico“Country of origin for some charged individuals”PersonTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General”PersonDonald Trump“Administration whose broader focus on noncitizen voting includes these charges”OrganizationSupreme Court“Rejected a plan regarding mail ballots”OrganizationU.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas“Announced the federal charges”PersonKen Paxton“Texas Attorney General”PersonJames Talarico“Democratic candidate in U.S. Senate race”