Cuban Lawful Permanent Resident Arrested for Unlawfully Voting in Missouri
Published Oct 9, 2026
A 64-year-old Cuban national and lawful permanent resident, Andres Garcia, was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, after being charged with illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections. USCIS assisted in the investigation led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri is prosecuting the case.
Key points
- Garcia registered to vote in Cass County, Missouri in 2004, falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, before becoming a lawful permanent resident in 2009.
- He again falsely claimed citizenship when registering to vote in 2013.
- He has voted in at least 15 elections over 20 years, including at least 13 federal elections.
- Lawful permanent residents cannot vote in federal elections and cannot vote in Missouri state or local elections.
- The charges are accusations only, not proof of guilt, and Garcia faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine per count if convicted.
Who is affected
The case concerns lawful permanent residents and noncitizens, highlighting legal restrictions on voting for non-citizens in the United States.
What to do
No action is required from the public; individuals who suspect immigration benefit fraud can report it to USCIS using the USCIS Tip Form.
Original title: Cuban Alien Arrested for Unlawfully Voting
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