Federal authorities arrest over two dozen in California voting sweep
Those arrested are non-citizens accused of unlawfully signing up and casting ballots in US polls, escalating a dispute over voter rolls.
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What happened
Federal authorities arrested over two dozen foreign nationals in California, whom they said had illegally registered and voted in US elections. Kamlesh Shah, a 68-year-old Sacramento permanent resident, is accused of voting illegally in the November 2024 election. The arrests come amid a continuing fight over voter rolls.
Why it matters
The arrests mark a bigger step in an ongoing fight over voter rolls.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 10:46 AM ET: Federal authorities began arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California in a sweep targeting alleged illegal voting.
- Oct 19, 2026: Kamlesh Shah, 68, spoke in Sacramento about the voter fraud accusations against him, which concern the November 2024 election.
Coverage
- Meet Sacramento man accused of voting illegally amid federal voter fraud crackdown (Sacramento Bee)
- More than 2 dozen charged in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters (Spectrum News)
- Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters (AP)
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