Today, the Justice Department announced that 18 aliens, including an illegal alien, in North Carolina have been indicted for illegally voting. Nine were charged in the Eastern District of North Carolina, five were charged in the Middle District of North Carolina. Four were charged in the Western District of North Carolina.
Key details of the case
These indictments are in addition to 12 individuals who were previously indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina for illegally voting, bringing the statewide total to 30 indicted this year. “Illegal voting is just that: illegal,” said Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter. “If you’re not an American citizen, you cannot vote in our federal elections.
Moreover, we want to prevent illegal voting from occurring. Is why we’ve now charged 30 people just in North Carolina who have violated our laws by illegally registering to vote and illegally voting. We need to preserve the integrity of the ballot box by ensuring only those eligible are casting ballots.”.
Meanwhile, “Protecting the integrity of our elections is fundamental to preserving our constitutional republic,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle for the Eastern District of North Carolina. “Indeed, the right to vote is the primary seed from which all other rights and liberties sprout.
Enforcement actions and official statements
When noncitizens steal your vote, they can create an unamerican government that strips all liberty and freedom from citizens. Every unlawful ballot silences the voice of a lawful voter, striking at the core of our great nation. This is not a victimless crime; every citizen who casts a lawful vote is a victim.
You do not know which citizen’s lawful vote that illegal vote cancelled out, so it cancels out every lawful vote. With these nine indictments, added to the 10 we announced earlier this month and two from earlier in the year, we make it crystal clear: we will not tolerate illegal voting in North Carolina. Let these 21 indictments serve as an unmistakable message ahead of the 2026 election: if you vote illegally, we are looking, we will find out. For complete details, refer to the official DOJ press release.
We will prosecute you.”. “The right to vote is fundamental to American citizenship and a cornerstone of our republic,” said U.S. Attorney Dan Bishop for the Middle District of North Carolina.
“This office is committed to protecting the integrity of our elections and ensuring that laws enacted to ensure fairness and secure our rights are upheld. These charges serve notice that those who violate our election laws, including non-citizens who register and vote, will be investigated and prosecuted.”. “In our most recent elections in North Carolina. For related coverage, see Inside Domtar’s Arkansas Settlement: The Compliance Failures Behind One of America’s Largest Pulp Mills.
Specifically, the 2025 municipal elections — there were 14 races decided by 2 votes; 15 races decided by 1 vote; and 7 races that were tied,” said U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson for the Western District of North Carolina. And the public must have confidence that our elections are conducted fairly and that every ballot cast is a lawful one.”.
Subsequently, “The integrity of federal elections is essential to the health of our democracy,” said Special Agent in Charge Reid Davis of the FBI Charlotte Field Office. “Every FBI field office assigns dedicated election‑crimes coordinators because protecting the election process is core to our mission. When questions about voter eligibility arise, we work closely with our state and federal partners to review records, confirm the facts. For related coverage, see Former managers of waste pre-treatment facility plead guilty to illegally discharging waste into nashville sewer system — DOJ.
Ensure election laws are honored. Any violation erodes public trust and dilutes valid votes. When any aspect of our democratic process is threatened, the FBI will act decisively to defend it.”.
“The integrity of our electoral system depends on rules that are applied consistently and enforced without fear or favor,” said Special Agent in Charge Mark M. Zito of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Carolinas. “HSI’s role is clear: We investigate complex threats to the homeland, including fraud that undermines public trust in vital national systems.
We will continue to work with our partners to protect the public’s confidence in America’s electoral system.”. A federal grand jury has indicted nine more noncitizens, including an illegal alien, for illegally voting in the 2024 election. These indictments build on the 12 indictments U.S.
Investigation and prosecution details
Attorney Boyle unveiled on Oct. 15, including another illegal alien, for illegally voting in the 2024 North Carolina elections, bringing the total to 21 individuals indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina for illegally voting. The most recent indictments allege that all nine defendants falsely claimed to be U.S. citizens to register and vote in the 2024 general election. These charges reflect the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting the integrity of federal elections and ensuring that only eligible U.S. citizens participate in them. The grand jury returned indictments against the following aliens:.