The Justice Department announced charges Thursday against 18 more noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election, bringing the number charged statewide this year to 30 as federal officials warn against unlawful voting ahead of the midterm elections.

The prosecutions add to a nationwide enforcement push that had resulted in charges against roughly 160 noncitizens for illegal voting and registration offenses between January 2025 and September 2026, according to Justice Department figures.

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