Two Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in California
Twenty-eight green card holders, including two Indian nationals, have been charged with election fraud in California for illegally registering and voting in the 2024 US elections. The charges are part of a broader federal effort to address non-citizen voting.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing political and legal tension regarding election integrity and the rights of non-citizens in the United States.
Two Indian nationals are among 28 green card holders charged with election-related offences in California, including fraudulent voter registration and voting in the November 2024 US elections, the US Department of Justice said on Monday.The accused Indians have been identified as Amandeep Kaur, 30, a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Kamlesh Shah, 67, who lives in Sacramento. It was not immediately clear whether either of them was among the 11 people arrested during early morning raids across California under ‘Operation Protect the Vote’.According to the Justice Department, Shah fraudulently registered to vote on the day of the November 2024 general election and cast his ballot the same day. Kaur, who is seeking US citizenship, allegedly registered to vote in December 2022 and voted in the November 2024 election.“All 28 foreign nationals charged are lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or 'green card' holders.
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