US Federal Authorities Arrest Over Two Dozen Foreign Nationals in California Sweep
US federal authorities conducted a statewide sweep in California, resulting in the arrest of more than two dozen foreign nationals, who are lawful permanent residents but not US citizens, in connection with alleged illegal registration and voting in the midterm elections. The Justice Department also warned local election workers about potential investigations.
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According to the South China Morning Post, US federal authorities made more than two dozen arrests of foreign nationals in California on Monday as part of a statewide operation. This sweep targeted individuals who, according to officials, had illegally registered and voted during the country's midterm elections.
The Justice Department stated that all the individuals apprehended are lawful permanent residents but not US citizens who are permitted to vote.
This action is noted as an escalation in an ongoing dispute between the federal government and California regarding voter rolls. This conflict gained prominence last week when the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state and subsequently issued a warning. The warning cautioned that local election workers who knowingly process or count ballots submitted by non-citizen voters face the risk of investigation and possible prosecution.
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