TULSA, Okla. — On Oct. 28, ICE arrested Maria Elenor Lopez Rios, a citizen of the Philippines who is also a U.S. lawful permanent resident. Her arrest was the culmination of an investigation that alleges she committed federal election fraud, made false citizenship claims and made a false statement in voter registration.
In 2022, Rios registered to vote by falsely claiming U.S. citizenship under oath, voted in the November 2022 federal election, and was subsequently arrested while returning home from work while her naturalization application was pending.
“Every illegal vote undermines the integrity of our elections and the rights of Americans who are legally entitled to cast a ballot,” said ICE Assistant Director for Public Affairs Micah Bock. “American citizens have the exclusive right to choose their leaders, and we are here to help protect that right. Anyone who illegally casts a…
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