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The United States Department of Justice has charged two Nigerian nationals alongside dozens of other foreign residents with serious election offenses, including illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and false claims of American citizenship. These charges, which involve 63 individuals across multiple states, are part of a broader federal initiative targeting integrity violations in the nation's electoral processes.
Mohammed Omar Hassan, 61, a lawful permanent resident, faces charges in the Southern District of Texas for voting in federal elections as a non-citizen. According to federal statements, Hassan allegedly cast ballots in both the 2022 and 2024 elections despite not holding US citizenship. His case highlights the specific legal thresholds used to prosecute aliens who participate in federal voting.
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Michael Agah, 74, also a lawful permanent resident, is charged in the Western District of North Carolina with similar violations. Agah allegedly made false claims of US citizenship on an Authorization to Vote Form and subsequently voted in a federal election on November 5, 2024. The combination of false statements and actual voting constitutes the dual basis for his indictment.
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