DOJ Announces Charges Against 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes

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The Justice Department announced charges against 16 individuals in connection with illegal voting and related election-fraud schemes. The national release says eight aliens residing in Texas face charges, while the Northern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s own release counts seven. The release text carries the Justice Department’s own account; the charges are allegations.

Sources & Citations

[1] Department of Justice Charges 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes (PR 26-1082) — U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Public Affairs) · Sep 18, 2026 Tier 1

[2] Seven non-citizens charged in sweeping federal election integrity operation (USAO N.D. Tex.) — U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Public Affairs) · Sep 15, 2026 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “DOJ Announces Charges Against 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, September 18, 2026. https://capturecascade.org/event/2026-09-18--doj-announces-charges-16-individuals-illegal-voting-election-crimes-pr-26-1082/