The Justice Department has charged 16 people across several states with election-related crimes, including noncitizens accused of casting ballots in federal elections. The cases span Texas, Idaho, Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Michigan.
The allegations include noncitizens voting in federal elections, falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register or vote and making false statements related to naturalization. Investigators also identified alleged passport and identification fraud, wire fraud and firearm offenses.
Key Cases: Eccles and Carzoli
Among the defendants, the DOJ said Venezuelan national and DACA recipient Analiea Milliscent Eccles voted nine times between 2008 and 2024. She was charged with voting as a noncitizen and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote. In a separate case, Mexican national Monica Carzoli, a lawful permanent resident, admitted to registering and voting in the November 2024 election, according to the department.
Eight noncitizens residing in Texas were charged as part of the sweep. As DOJ illegal voting enforcement ramps up, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald told Fox News the Trump administration has now charged a total of 50 noncitizens with illegal voting.
“America’s elections are for Americans,” McDonald said. The DOJ also posted a sharp warning on social media: “Let this be a warning to ANYONE trying to cheat and undermine our elections. Spread the word!”
Mullin Cites 300,000 Cases Under Review
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the broader investigation extends far beyond the 16 new charges. He told reporters that authorities are examining more than 300,000 suspected cases, with 1,620 currently open and 151 arrests made so far.
“One is too many, but the fact that we have 300,000 cases we’re looking into right now and 1,620 cases that are under investigation, and 151 arrests is unacceptable,” Mullin said.
What Comes Next
With more than 300,000 suspected cases still under review, federal authorities signaled that additional charges are likely. The administration has framed the effort as a sustained campaign to protect election integrity, and officials have not indicated a timeline for when the wider review will conclude.
