The United States has issued a stern warning to non-citizens, cautioning them against voting in the country’s upcoming elections as federal authorities intensify efforts to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
In a statement released by the US Attorney’s Office announced that it is working in coordination with federal law enforcement agencies to secure the federal election process. The announcement comes ahead of Wyoming’s primary election scheduled for August 18.
U.S. Attorney Darin Smith said federal authorities are closely monitoring the election to ensure compliance with voting laws and to confirm that only eligible U.S. citizens cast ballots.
“The right to vote is a fundamental pillar of our democracy. We encourage every eligible citizen to take part in the upcoming election, and we are working directly with our law enforcement partners and election officials to ensure fairness and protect lawful participation,” Mr Smith stated.
Smith also warned that any non-citizen who votes or attempts to vote in the election would face prosecution under federal law.
“If you are not a U.S. citizen and you vote or attempt to vote, we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law!” he said.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office further emphasized that federal laws are designed to protect voters from intimidation, fraud and any form of disruption at polling stations. It also encouraged residents to report suspected federal election crimes or violations of voting rights to the Department of Justice or local law enforcement agencies.
The warning follows recent concerns over voter registration procedures. On July 22, Peoples Gazette reported that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill disclosed that 6,600 non-citizen residents were mistakenly added to the state’s voter rolls.
According to a White House statement, the registration error occurred because the state failed to carry out basic citizenship verification checks. The administration said the incident underscores the need for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
