# Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-20T10:23:46+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/first-thing-federal-efforts-over-alleged-noncitizen-voting-escalate-with-california-arrests
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/federal-efforts-over-alleged-noncitizen-voting-escalate-with-californi-fa3ebd/

The DoJ has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. Plus, is the world really ready for AI actors? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots. The arrests – 11

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