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Australian woman arrested in US after allegedly voting illegally in federal elections
Denise Nataly Migliore faces four counts after prosecutors said she falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and cast ballots in 2 federal elections.
On July 1, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, at a federal courthouse in New Orleans after she was indicted on four counts of illegal voting and making false statements to register to vote.
Prosecutors allege Migliore falsely claimed United States citizenship to register for federal elections in October 2022 and October 2024, then cast ineligible ballots on November 8, 2022, and November 5, 2024.
If convicted, Migliore faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, plus a potential fine of up to $250,000.
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated, 'We will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation,' emphasizing enforcement against noncitizens voting illegally.
President Donald Trump weighed in on the case on Tuesday via Truth, writing, 'Australian alien arrested after investigation finds she illegally voted in two federal elections.