Federal prosecutors on Monday charged six more foreign nationals in Los Angeles County with making false statements on naturalization forms after they allegedly registered to vote and cast ballots.
All six are lawful permanent residents who are not U.S. citizens, and each faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement that prosecutors have now charged 34 defendants in Operation Protect the Vote for such alleged acts. The Department of Justice (DOJ) describes the operation as an ongoing, coordinated federal effort in California to root out fraud in U.S. elections and protect electoral integrity. …