Federal Prosecutors Charge 28 California Green Card Holders in State Election Cases
Federal prosecutors in California have charged 28 lawful permanent residents (green card holders) with allegedly registering to vote or voting in state elections, a move criticized by state officials as not indicative of widespread fraud.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, October 19, 2026 —
Federal prosecutors in California have charged 28 lawful permanent residents with allegedly registering to vote or voting in state elections. State officials have criticized the cases as not indicative of widespread fraud.
The allegations concern 28 people who hold green cards, a status that makes them lawful permanent residents. The information provided does not specify how many people are accused of registering to vote, how many are accused of voting, or whether any face both allegations. It also does not identify the defendants or the prosecutors involved.
The charges are allegations; the available information does not report case outcomes or establish that any defendant committed the alleged conduct. No dates, locations within California, specific elections, or details about the charges were provided. The amount of any potential penalty, if applicable, was not provided either.
State officials have said the cases should not be treated as evidence of widespread election fraud. The information available does not identify those officials or provide the wording or further explanation of their criticism. It also does not give figures about voter registration or election activity beyond the 28 people charged.
As a result, the scope of the cases and the basis for the officials’ response remain unclear from the information provided. No further details were available about the status of the cases or what may happen next.
Story summarized from the original created by Elize Manoukian on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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