The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted ten individuals in Minnesota on charges related to noncitizen voting. This marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to address concerns over voter fraud as midterm elections approach. The individuals are accused of making false claims about their citizenship to vote or voting as noncitizens in recent elections.
These indictments are part of a broader initiative, with at least 24 individuals charged across ten states since early September. Most of those charged are lawful permanent residents, and some have pleaded not guilty. Officials emphasize the importance of these prosecutions, despite studies indicating that noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare.