USCIS Helps Florida Charge 16 Noncitizens With Unlawful Voting

USCIS assisted a Florida investigation that led to charges against 16 noncitizens accused of registering to vote by falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and then voting. Four additional individuals were charged with voting while on felony probation. USCIS confirmed the alien status of the individuals involved, according to the Florida Attorney General's Office.

Key points

• Investigations began after immigration status reviews, including federal database checks, flagged registered voters who were not U.S. citizens.
• USCIS played a key role in confirming the alien status of the individuals charged.
• Most defendants are lawful permanent residents who falsely affirmed U.S. citizenship when registering and then voted in the 2024 elections.
• Several defendants later signed a Citizenship Acknowledgement Form admitting they are not U.S. citizens.
• Each charge is a third-degree felony, with most defendants facing up to 10 years in prison and one facing up to 20 years.
• The cases span nine Florida counties and the investigation remains active, with more charges expected.

Who is affected

Noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents, who registered to vote or voted in Florida while not holding U.S. citizenship.

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