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2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in US
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2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in US

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California with election-related crimes, including two Indian nationals. Among those charged are Amandeep Kaur, 30, who registered to vote in December 2022 and cast a ballot in the November 2024 election, and Kamlesh Navnitlal Shah, 67, who allegedly registered and voted on Election Day itself. Both individuals are non-citizens holding legal permanent resident status, which prohibits them from participating in U.S. elections. The charges vary between the two cases: Kaur faces felony charges related to false statements in her naturalization application, while Shah is accused of a misdemeanor for voting as a non-citizen. The charges against others include false statements in naturalization applications and fraudulent voter registration, all classified as felonies. These actions are part of 'Operation Protect the Vote,' a collaborative initiative by California's U.S. Attorneys' Offices aimed at preventing election fraud.

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California with election-related offenses, including two Indian nationals. The charges stem from allegations that these individuals unlawfully registered to vote and cast ballots in the November 2024 general election. The department announced the charges on October 19, following a series of raids conducted across the state as part of "Operation Protect the Vote." Among the 28 individuals charged are Amandeep Kaur, 30, of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Kamlesh Navnitlal Shah, 67, of Sacramento. Both are described as lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, who are not U.S. citizens and thus ineligible to vote in federal elections. Amandeep Kaur is accused of registering to vote in December 2022 and voting in the November 2024 election. She faces charges in the Central District of California, which include felony counts such as making false statements in a naturalization application. Kamlesh Shah is accused of registering to vote and casting a ballot on the same day during the November 2024 general election. His case falls under the Eastern District of California, where the charge is voting by an alien in a federal election, classified as a misdemeanor with a potential one-year prison term. The charges against the other 26 individuals include similar allegations of false statements in naturalization applications and fraudulent voter registration. These are considered felony offenses with a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that all 28 individuals appear on a list of over 20,000 likely noncitizen registrants provided to California election officials earlier in October. The department claims that California refused to set aside mail-in ballots for verification of citizenship status, prompting a lawsuit against the state. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter emphasized that California must verify the citizenship of these registrants before counting mail-in ballots. The 11 individuals arrested during the raids were scheduled to make their first court appearances on October 19. However, no plea deals were expected to be presented that day. The department noted that it had previously charged approximately 90 individuals with various forms of election misconduct this year, including 50 accused of voting without being U.S. citizens. During the 2024 presidential election, the U.S. had over 227 million registered voters. The charges against these individuals highlight ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat election fraud and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

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Scroll.in logoScroll.inIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Two Indians among 28 charged with election fraud in US

Two Indian citizens, Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah, were charged with election fraud in the United States for illegally registering as voters and casting ballots in the 2024 presidential election. They were part of a group of 28 individuals, including other green card holders, who faced charges related to fraudulent voter registration. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that these actions violated election laws, as green card holders are not eligible to vote. Of the 28 charged, 11 were arrested during raids across California. Both Kaur and Shah committed fraud by registering to vote under false pretenses and casting ballots. The charges include making false statements in naturalization applications and fraudulent voter registration, which are classified as felonies with potential penalties of up to five years in federal prison. The Department of Justice emphasized the need to protect electoral integrity and ensure that only legal voters participate in elections.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about individuals being charged with election fraud without apparent bias toward any political side. It reports on the actions taken by the U.S. Department of Justice and includes direct quotes from officials, maintaining neutrality in tone and content.

The Indian Express logoThe Indian ExpressIndependentCenter10 hr. ago
2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in US

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California with election-related crimes, including two Indian nationals. Among those charged are Amandeep Kaur, 30, who registered to vote in December 2022 and cast a ballot in the November 2024 election, and Kamlesh Navnitlal Shah, 67, who allegedly registered and voted on Election Day itself. Both individuals are non-citizens holding legal permanent resident status, which prohibits them from participating in U.S. elections. The charges vary between the two cases: Kaur faces felony charges related to false statements in her naturalization application, while Shah is accused of a misdemeanor for voting as a non-citizen. The charges against others include false statements in naturalization applications and fraudulent voter registration, all classified as felonies. These actions are part of 'Operation Protect the Vote,' a collaborative initiative by California's U.S. Attorneys' Offices aimed at preventing election fraud.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about individuals charged with election fraud, detailing their alleged actions, the nature of the charges, and the broader context of 'Operation Protect the Vote.' There is no evident bias in the framing, word choice, or emphasis. The content remains neutral,

Deccan Herald logoDeccan HeraldIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in California

Two Indian nationals were among 28 individuals charged with election fraud in California. Authorities conducted early morning raids across the state, arresting 11 of those charged. The charges relate to alleged misconduct in the electoral process, though specific details about the nature of the fraud or the individuals' roles have not been provided in this excerpt. The article references PTI (Press Trust of India) as a source but does not elaborate further.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a legal action involving election fraud, which is inherently a politically charged issue. However, the content provides minimal framing, focusing on factual information such as the number of individuals charged and the arrests made. There is no evident bias in word choice, one

India Today logoIndia TodayIndependentCenter16 hr. ago
2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with voter fraud in California

Two Indian nationals, Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah, are among 28 green card holders charged with voter fraud in California for allegedly registering to vote and casting ballots in the November 2024 US elections. They are accused of illegally registering as voters and voting despite not being US citizens. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that all 28 individuals are lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or 'green card' holders, who are not eligible to vote in US elections. The charges include making false statements in naturalization applications and fraudulent voter registration, which are felony offenses carrying a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. The Justice Department provided a list of over 20,000 likely noncitizen registrants to California election officials, and this case is part of broader efforts to combat election fraud.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about individuals charged with voter fraud, quoting directly from the U.S. Department of Justice and providing context about their legal status. There is no overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The framing remains neutral, as a

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