10 from NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 election: news
15-10-2026
Ten Indicted in Eastern North Carolina Over Alleged Noncitizen Voting in 2024 Election
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina have unsealed indictments charging ten individuals with falsely claiming United States citizenship to register and vote in the 2024 general election.
Department of Justice (.gov)The charges, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, allege that the defendants knowingly made false statements regarding their citizenship status on voter registration forms before casting ballots in federal and state contests. Under federal law, it is a felony for noncitizens to falsely claim U.S. citizenship to register to vote or to cast a ballot in a federal election.
Department of Justice (.gov)Federal authorities and election integrity task forces investigated the voter rolls and registration records to identify the alleged unlawful votes. The defendants face statutory penalties that may include federal prison sentences, fines, and potential immigration consequences, including deportation proceedings following the resolution of their criminal cases.