FBI Carries Out Major Voter Fraud Bust in California
FBI Carries Out Major Voter Fraud Bust in California After Gavin Newsom Ignores Ultimatum What happened : Federal agents arrested noncitizen suspects in California accused of illegally voting in upcoming midterms. The operation, "Operation Protect the Vote," targeted over two dozen foreign nationals, some of whom may have already voted in U.S. elections. Why it matters : This operation highlights concerns about election integrity and the potential impact of noncitizen voting on election outcomes. It also underscores the ongoing legal battle between the federal government and California over voter registration practices. Key details : The arrests were part of a larger investigation into over 20,000 suspected noncitizens registered to vote in California. One suspect, Alexander Muñoz, a 72-year-old Belizean national, was arrested for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and voting in multiple elections. The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California, seeking to ve...