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Italian Alien Charged With Voting in 2024 General Election and Lying About It

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An Italian national has been federally indicted for illegally voting in the 2024 U.S. general election and for attempting to fraudulently obtain naturalization through false statements. USCIS provided investigative assistance that led to the charges. This case highlights enforcement actions against individuals who attempt to participate in the electoral process without legal citizenship status.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance in the investigation that led to a federal indictment charging Andrea Catanese, 60, an Italian national, with voting by an alien, attempting to unlawfully procure naturalization, and making a false statement in connection with naturalization.

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