ICE nabs more Caribbean nationals for allegedly voting illegally
A total of 239 individuals have been charged with voting-related offenses since the current United States administration took office, including 195 immigrants prosecuted across 25 states over the past nine weeks and 63 individuals indicted in the most recent nationwide enforcement wave that specifically targets noncitizens from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, Haiti, Barbados, Bermuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, and the Dominican Republic.
Federal law enforcement authorities confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Justice expanded their joint initiative to detect, arrest, and prosecute foreign nationals suspected of registering to vote or casting ballots in U.S. federal elections. The multi-state sweep represents one of the most extensive federal operations directed at noncitizen electoral participation in recent history, drawing widespread attention across the Caribbean and international diplomatic communities.
Among the specific cases detailed by federal prosecutors is that of Antonio Mitchell, a 54-year-old Jamaican national and lawful permanent resident residing in the United States. Federal court filings allege that Mitchell illegally cast ballots in multiple U.S. federal elections spanning from 2000 through 2022, and subsequently made false statements on his U.S. citizenship application in 2025 by denying any prior voter registration or voting history. Authorities also placed Kadian Hohnson, another Jamaican national, into custody under allegations of illegally voting in the 2024 general election.
Additionally, ICE enforcement operations led to charges against Sade Shashauna Guppy, a national of Trinidad and Tobago accused of casting an illegal ballot in 2022; Andres Garcia, a Cuban national charged with voting as a noncitizen; and Sirena Prosper, a Haitian national cited for allegedly voting without authorization during the 2024 election cycle.
Federal authorities emphasized that election integrity enforcement remains a top operational priority across all law enforcement divisions. ICE Assistant Director of Public Affairs Micah Bock underscored the strict legal standard governing American ballots, stating that voting in U.S. elections is a fundamental right strictly reserved for eligible voters and warning that individuals who knowingly violate federal election laws face serious consequences.
Concurrently, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice will continue to investigate and prosecute alleged voter fraud and fraudulent voter registration as part of broader institutional efforts to strengthen confidence in the electoral system.
Under U.S. federal statute, noncitizens—including lawful permanent residents—are generally prohibited from voting in federal elections. Federal prosecutors noted that the extensive investigations remain ongoing across multiple jurisdictions, while reminding the public that all allegations and criminal charges detailed in the enforcement actions have not been established in court and those charged maintain the presumption of innocence.
