Jamaican, Haitian nationals among 16 charged with election-related offences in US
Sixteen immigrants face charges in the United States for election-related offenses. The group includes two Jamaican nationals and one Haitian national. These individuals are accused of voting illegally in federal elections and falsely claiming to be US citizens. The Department of Justice announced the charges on Friday. The cases involve people in Idaho, New York, and North Carolina. Those charged include an undocumented immigrant and lawful permanent residents. Lawton Caswell McKenzie, a 46-year-old lawful permanent resident from Jamaica, is among those accused of voting illegally and falsely claiming citizenship.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Two Jamaicans and a Haitian are among 16 immigrants charged in the United States with election-related offences, including illegally voting in federal elections and falsely claiming US citizenship. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the charges, announced on Friday, involve immigrants in North Carolina, New York and Idaho, including lawful permanent residents and an undocumented immigrant. Jamaican Lawton Caswell McKenzie, 46, a lawful permanent resident, faces charges of falsely claiming US citizenship and voting illegally.