ICE Arrests Non-Citizen Charged With Illegally Voting in 2024 US Election
Published Oct 16, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit arrested Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, a non-citizen, after a federal grand jury in Minnesota indicted him for allegedly making a false citizenship claim to vote in the 2024 general election. The indictment charges him with signing a voter certificate falsely swearing he was a U.S. citizen in order to cast a ballot.
Key points
- A federal grand jury in the District of Minnesota returned a two-count indictment against Chaudhari on September 10.
- The indictment alleges that on November 5, 2024, Chaudhari signed Minnesota's voter signature certificate falsely swearing he was a U.S. citizen in order to vote.
- He is charged with one count of false information in voting and one count of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register or vote.
- If convicted, Chaudhari faces a maximum of five years in prison on each count.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said non-citizens who vote in U.S. elections will be arrested and may face criminal charges and deportation.
Who is affected
Non-citizens in the United States, particularly those who may have registered or voted in U.S. elections, and those following U.S. immigration enforcement actions.
What to do
The case is proceeding in federal court; no action is specified for the general public.
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ICE HSI Arrests Non-Citizen for Illegally Voting in the 2024 Election
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Any non-citizen who illegally votes in American elections will be arrested and held accountable
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, a non-citizen, for knowingly making a false claim of United States citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election.
On September 10, a federal grand jury in the District of Minnesota returned the two-count indictment charging Chaudhari with allegedly making the false citizenship claim. According to the indictment, on or about November 5, 2024, Chaudhari signed the voter signature certificate required by Minnesota law to vote in the general election. The certificate required him to swear or affirm that he was a citizen of the United States. The indictment alleges Chaudhari was not a U.S. citizen and knowingly made the false citizenship statement in order to vote.
Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari
“Our message to aliens who vote in American elections is clear: we will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Under President Trump’s leadership, this administration will never allow the votes of American citizens to be cancelled out by non-citizens illegally voting in our elections. Only American citizens should be electing American leaders.”
“Voting is reserved for U.S. citizens, and falsely claiming citizenship to cast a ballot is a serious crime,” said HSI St. Paul Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “HSI has the experience and authority to investigate these cases, and we take that responsibility seriously. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of our election systems.”
Chaudhari is charged with one count of false information in voting and one count of making a false claim of citizenship in order to register to vote or vote. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison on each count.
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Last Updated: 10/16/2026
Original title: ICE HSI Arrests Non-Citizen for Illegally Voting in the 2024 Election
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