The Justice Department arrested more than two dozen individuals in California during a sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters, the White House rapid response team announced Sunday.
The arrests were part of Operation Protect the Vote, an initiative the White House said is aimed at catching foreign nationals and criminals attempting to commit voter fraud.
Operation Protect the Vote
"OPERATION PROTECT THE VOTE 🇺🇸" the White House posted. "Foreign nationals and criminals attempting to commit voter fraud will be caught and prosecuted."
A National Priority
The California sweep is the latest action in a broader effort by the Justice Department to enforce election laws. The arrests underscore the administration's commitment to ensuring that only eligible American citizens participate in the democratic process.
The White House's message was clear: voter fraud will not be tolerated.
