Mayor Mamdani Unveils New York City’s First Strategy to Combat Antisemitism

 

Historic strategy doubles hate crime prevention funding for community organizations, with $6.4 million to counter hate and support survivors  

 

$1 million investment will strengthen security at synagogues and other houses of worship 

 

Strategy includes major investments in Jewish historical and cultural institutions, expanded Holocaust education and a new City Human Rights Law awareness campaign   

 

Read the full strategy HERE

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism today released New York City’s first-ever municipal Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, a comprehensive, whole-of-government plan to confront antisemitism, protect Jewish New Yorkers and strengthen Jewish institutions, traditions and communities across New York City.  

  

At a time when Jewish New Yorkers face a disproportionate share of hate crimes in the city, the strategy makes historic investments in prevention, security, education, survivor support and Jewish cultural life. 

  

The strategy includes $6.4 million in Partners Against the Hate (P.A.T.H.) grants, doubling last year’s funding to community organizations such as the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) that focus on hate crime prevention and survivor support. It also includes $1 million to strengthen the physical security of synagogues and other houses of worship.   

  

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism will support implementation of Mayor Mamdani’s historic $26 million investment in the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. The Mamdani administration will also relaunch the once-disbanded interagency Security Infrastructure Working Group, providing technical and strategic support to Jewish houses of worship and cultural institutions seeking to strengthen their security.  

  

“Antisemitism has no place in New York City. Jewish New Yorkers have helped build this city, shaped its culture and strengthened our communities for generations, and they deserve to be safe, celebrated and protected by a city government that stands with them. Our administration’s Strategy to Combat Antisemitism makes historic investments in securing Jewish cultural institutions and synagogues, increasing educational opportunities for young New Yorkers and improving public awareness of Jewish history,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Together, we will root out the scourge of rising antisemitism and build a city where Jewish New Yorkers are not only safe but celebrated.”  

  

“As a Jewish New Yorker who is deeply dedicated to the work of combating antisemitism and uplifting Jewish communities, I am honored to release the nation’s first municipal-level Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. Antisemitism is a complex and persistent form of hate, and it cannot be addressed through a single program or agency. This Strategy brings the full power of City government to the work of preventing hate, supporting survivors, protecting Jewish institutions, educating New Yorkers and celebrating Jewish life,” said Phylisa Wisdom, the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism. “We will continue listening to Jewish New Yorkers across the city and working alongside communities to make New York a place where everyone can live with dignity and without fear.”  

  

Investing in Jewish Life and Education 

The strategy recognizes that to truly combat antisemitism, we must ensure that Jewish history, culture and contributions to New York City are taught and celebrated.  

  

The administration will work with New York City Public Schools to address complaints of discrimination against any of our public school students, including Jewish students. The City will also expand opportunities for students to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, helping more young New Yorkers learn about Jewish history, the Holocaust and the stories of Jewish New Yorkers.  

  

The City is investing $2 million to complete the Queens Holocaust memorial and $2.5 million in the Center for New Jewish Culture in Central Brooklyn, strengthening institutions that preserve Jewish history. 

  

Making it Easier to Report Hate and Discrimination 

The administration will launch a campaign to increase awareness of the City Human Rights Law and make clear how New Yorkers can report suspected discrimination to the City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The campaign will appear on LinkNYC and in other public spaces across the five boroughs. 

  

A Whole-of-Government Approach 

The strategy is organized around seven strategic objectives that will guide the City’s work to combat antisemitism:  

  

•    Prevent hate violence: Encourage and direct sustained investment in programs that prevent hate violence before it occurs.  

•     Combat antisemitism in all its forms: Address physical, verbal and digital antisemitism across New York City through coordinated initiatives led by MOCA and agency partners.  

•   Educate New Yorkers: Invest in education about Jewish New Yorkers’ contributions to the city, the Holocaust, Jewish history and the lived experiences of Jewish New Yorkers.  

•    Support survivors: Ensure victims of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes can access resources, services and support.  

•    Protect and celebrate Jewish life: Preserve New York City as a special place to be Jewish, while working with community partners to strengthen and celebrate Jewish communities across the five boroughs.  

•   Listen to Jewish New Yorkers: Maintain regular, meaningful engagement with Jewish New Yorkers across the ideological spectrum so City government can better understand community needs and deliver services with dignity and respect.  

•    Celebrate Jewish culture and tradition: Use City policy, programming and public messaging to celebrate and cherish Jewish culture and traditions as an essential part of New York City’s identity.  

  

The strategy builds on the administration’s existing commitment to protecting Jewish New Yorkers. In September, Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced heightened security around synagogues, yeshivas and other Jewish institutions during the High Holy Days. The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, continued by Executive Order No. 2 in January 2026, is charged with developing efforts to combat antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate crimes, supporting victims and celebrating Jewish culture and traditions. The office also coordinates with the City’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the New York City Police Department (NYPD), City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) and other agencies through an interagency task force.  

  

“Keeping New Yorkers safe means confronting hate in all its forms, while ensuring every community has the support, resources and partnership it needs to live without fear,” said Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois. “This strategy puts that commitment into action — strengthening prevention efforts, supporting survivors, helping secure houses of worship, including synagogues, and coordinating City agencies around the shared responsibility to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Antisemitism is a threat to the safety and values of our entire city, and we will meet it with urgency, vigilance and sustained action.” 

  

“Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe living, learning, working and worshipping in our city — free from the fear and trauma of hate,” said Ayesha Delany-Brumsey, Ph.D., Commissioner of the Office of Community Safety. “This first-ever Strategy to Combat Antisemitism brings City agencies and community partners together to prevent violence, strengthen protections for Jewish institutions, support survivors and respond decisively when bias threatens our neighbors. The Office of Community Safety is proud to help lead this whole-of-government effort to ensure Jewish New Yorkers can live openly, fully and safely in every borough.” 

  

“New York City belongs to all New Yorkers, no matter their faith, heritage, or identity,” said Christine Clarke, Commissioner and Chair of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. “Anti-Jewish hate has no place here, and discrimination against Jewish New Yorkers in housing, employment, and public accommodations is illegal. The Commission will thoroughly investigate violations and enforce the NYC Human Rights Law. We look forward to working alongside the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, faith leaders, and community partners to make New York City a safer, more welcoming city for all.” 

  

“For generations, Jewish New Yorkers have built thriving and diverse communities that have helped to define the city we all love. Stopping the disturbing rise in antisemitism cannot be the work of Jewish communities alone, nor can it be left to just one elected official or government agency,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. “Combating antisemitism requires a whole-of-government approach to ensure Jewish New Yorkers are protected and able to proudly and safely practice their religion. I commend Mayor Mamdani for bringing together new investments in public safety, education, community engagement, and civil rights enforcement for this comprehensive plan to fight antisemitism and ensure New York City remains open and welcoming to the Jewish people.” 

  

“Safety is the right of every New Yorker, including every Jewish adult and child, allowing them to bring their full selves to daily life, including our civic sphere, public spaces, houses of worship and beyond. In contrast, prejudice is an insidious force, amplifying deep ugliness in the human psyche into corrosive speech and violence. Antisemitism — prejudice against Jewish people and communities — is ahistorical, intellectually lazy and morally indefensible,” said Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. “I would not want to be part of a city government or a society where antisemitism was tolerated and allowed to spread unchallenged. Today's release proves that this is not the case. I commend the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism on developing a plan that speaks powerfully, pledges action and commits resources to see the work through. I look forward to hearing Jewish New Yorkers' reaction to the plan and monitoring its implementation in my role as Public Advocate.” 

Attorney General James Stops New York City Landlord Who Ignored Rent Stabilization Laws

John Anderson Will Return Brooklyn Units to Rent Stabilization in First Landlord Settlement Under OAG’s Rent Stabilization Compliance Program 

Compliance Program Has Prevented 27 Evictions and Returned 131 Units to Rent Stabilization

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the first settlement reached with a landlord as part of her office’s compliance program focused on enforcing “de facto” rent stabilization in buildings throughout New York City. As part of the compliance program, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sent letters to more than 50 New York City landlords who owned buildings that were found to be de facto rent stabilized but had not been registered with New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). In June 2026, Attorney General James filed a lawsuit against New York City landlord John Anderson for failing to register units in Brooklyn as rent-stabilized with HCR. Today, Attorney General James announced that Anderson will return all units in his Brooklyn apartment building to rent stabilization, provide rent-stabilized leases to all tenants, and fix any hazardous conditions in the building to ensure a safe environment for tenants.

“New York City’s rent stabilization laws are clear, and my office will not hesitate to enforce them,” said Attorney General James. “We created this compliance program to ensure that all New York City tenants are treated fairly and that all landlords are following the law. I am proud of the success this program has already shown, and I will continue to stand up for every New York tenant.”

Buildings can be exempt from rent stabilization laws if a landlord can prove a building was built after 1974 or has fewer than six units. The buildings subject to OAG’s compliance program were all found by a court or HCR to be subject to rent stabilization laws because a current or former landlord had added enough units to bring the total units in each building to six or more. Rent stabilization status remains even if the total units go below six, such as when the owner subsequently removes a newly added apartment. Since its launch in May 2025, OAG’s de facto rent stabilization compliance program has successfully prevented 27 evictions and secured the return of 131 units to rent stabilization.

In August 2025, OAG sent the first of multiple compliance letters to Anderson, but Anderson failed to return his building’s units to rent stabilization. In June 2026, Attorney General James filed a lawsuit against Anderson, alleging that for 10 years, Anderson failed to provide rent-stabilized leases to his tenants at 1075 Dean Street (1075 Dean) in Brooklyn. The OAG also alleged that in an attempt to continue flouting the law, Anderson lied about 1075 Dean’s rent-stabilized status on an application with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and even sent his friend to impersonate him in court. A tenant of 1075 Dean reported that Anderson harassed and retaliated against her after she asked for a rent-stabilized lease by cutting off her utilities, including gas, water, and electricity.

As a result of this settlement, Anderson will return all units in his Brooklyn apartment building to rent stabilization and will provide rent-stabilized leases to all tenants. Anderson will also fix any hazardous conditions in the building to ensure a safe environment for tenants.

Through the de facto rent stabilization compliance program, OAG has successfully prevented 27 evictions and has compelled 30 landlords to certify that they have complied with the program, resulting in the return of 131 units to rent stabilization. 

New York City Council and CUNY Announce Launch of New Pilot Program Giving Free, Unlimited OMNY Cards to Students

 Initial cohort of 700 CUNY students will receive the transit cards, funded with $700k secured by the Council in FY27 budget

The New York City Council and the City University of New York (CUNY) launched the CUNY OMNY Pilot Program to give free, unlimited OMNY cards to students. Council Speaker Julie Menin, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, and Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu — together with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the CUNY University Student Senate, and Council Member Harvey Epstein — made the announcement this morning at the City College of New York.

The press conference was streamed here, and photos will be available here.

Speaker Menin and the Council secured $700,000 in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget to fund the new pilot program, which will serve an estimated 700 students in the initial cohort. These students were notified by email last Tuesday, September 22, and instructed to pick up their cards at a designated location on their respective campus. The cards will be active beginning next week.

“I am thrilled about the launch of this new pilot in partnership with CUNY, part of our major push to fund targeted transit affordability programs supporting the New Yorkers who need them most,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “Hundreds of students will no longer have to worry about whether they can afford the journey to school, a barrier that in part forces some to drop out. Instead, students can focus on the destinations that matter most: graduation, a good-paying job, and upward economic mobility.”

“Free, unlimited transit will ease a real financial burden and help CUNY students focus on what matters most: their education,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “This pilot program reflects CUNY’s mission as an engine of opportunity and demonstrates what is possible when we invest in equitable solutions that support students both inside and outside the classroom. We thank Speaker Menin and the New York City Council for recognizing that transportation access is educational access.”

Affordable, reliable transportation is a critical component of student success — a principle already demonstrated through established Council-supported programs, like CUNY ASAP, which provides unlimited OMNY cards as part of a broader package of comprehensive financial support. This new standalone pilot program builds on that model, extending transportation assistance to CUNY students beyond those in the ASAP program.

To participate, students must be Pell-eligible, enrolled full-time with at least 12 credits in both the fall and spring semesters, and taking a minimum of two in-person courses. Students who already receive transportation support through other programs, such as CUNY ASAP, are not eligible for this pilot.

Students selected for the fall cohort will be screened again for continued eligibility before receiving the spring benefit. In addition to the 700 students selected, 300 students were placed on a waitlist to fill spots should current participants become ineligible. Of the approximately 54,000 CUNY students who met these eligibility criteria, more than 28,500 completed an interest form distributed by email, demonstrating a widespread need for and interest in this program.

Participating students will receive a physical OMNY card configured for unlimited usage, active from October 5 through December 25, 2026, for the fall semester, and a 120-day unlimited pass covering the full spring semester beginning January 28, 2027. Students will have the option to add their cards to a virtual wallet once the MTA introduces that capability, projected for the end of 2026.

The OMNY card pilot represents part of the Council’s broad push to support transit affordability programs in the FY27 budget. Importantly, Speaker Menin and the Council secured funding for the largest Fair Fares expansion in program history, increasing eligibility from 150% of the federal poverty level up to 200%. An additional 340,000 low-income residents will soon have access to half-price subway, bus, and paratransit fares, raising total eligibility to approximately 1.3 million New Yorkers. Last week, the Council passed legislation, introduced by Council Member Hudson, aimed at increasing Fair Fares program enrollment by streamlining the application process.

As part of the FY27 Adopted Budget agreement, the Council also secured approximately $20 million for other CUNY programs, including $14.6 million in additional funding for ASAP between the associate- and bachelor’s-degree pathways, beyond the $85 million in baselined funding.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Advance Climate Action and Protect Environment

A.2657A Offers Incentives to Commercial Lawn Care Companies To Purchase Electric Mowers

A.9590A Authorizes The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York To Finance the New York Climate Exchange's Construction of A Sustainably-Built Campus on Governors Island That Will Promote Climate Education And Research

S.1986 Extends Time Period for School Districts To Pay Off Clean Energy Upgrades Using Money Saved on Their Utility Bills

Governor Hochul signed three pieces of legislation focused on clean energy upgrades, climate education and research, and environmental protection, including one establishing an electric landscaping equipment rebate program.

“I will never stop fighting to clean up the air we breathe,” Governor Hochul said. “The rebate legislation I signed will encourage the purchase of cleaner and quieter battery-powered lawn mowers and other landscaping equipment that will benefit us all.”

A.2657A is designed to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions by creating a rebate program for commercial landscapers who voluntarily purchase emission-free mowers and other landscaping equipment.

In addition to commercial landscapers, the rebate program would also be available to state agencies and authorities, local governments and school districts, private schools, universities, and non-profit organizations.

A.9590A authorizes the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to provide financing to the New York Climate Exchange, a non-profit consortium led by the State University of New York at Stony Brook, for the construction of facilities on Governors Island that will promote climate education and research. The physical campus is projected to open in 2029.

S.1986 gives school districts more time to pay off clean energy upgrades using money they save on their utility bills by increasing the time period for recovery to up to 25 years, up from the current 18. 

OAKLAND GARDENS WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR RANDOM KNIFE ATTACK ON BAYSIDE MAN

 

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Melissa Duran was arraigned on a complaint charging her with attempted murder, assault and other crimes for randomly attacking a man as he stood outside his home on 53rd Avenue. Duran pulled up in front of a 54-year-old Bayside man’s house Thursday morning and cut the stranger across the head with a knife. The defendant also repeatedly damaged her mother’s vehicle.

District Attorney Katz said: “As alleged, the 54-year-old victim was standing on his porch on Thursday morning when Melissa Duran – without any provocation – ran toward him with knife and slashed his face. In an instant, this innocent man’s life was changed, and he is now recovering from a laceration along his temple and ear. The defendant also went to her mother’s home – in violation of an order of protection – and repeatedly damaged the woman’s vehicle. We will not allow anyone to bring chaos and disorder to our residential neighborhoods.”

Duran, 39, of Oakland Gardens, was arraigned Saturday on a criminal complaint charging her with attempted murder in the second degree, attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, two counts of criminal contempt in the first degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Queens Criminal Court Judge Martinez Alonso ordered the defendant to return to court September 30. If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison.

DA Katz said that, according to the criminal complaint:

• Duran arrived at her mother’s residence on September 23, at approximately 5:19 a.m. The victim has an order of protection against the 39-year-old woman. The defendant exited her vehicle – a red Honda Civic – and smashed the front driver side window and rear driver side window on her mother’s white BMW. Duran then got back in her car and drove away after approximately three minutes.
• On September 24, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a 54-year-old man was standing on his porch on 53rd Avenue when the defendant exited a red Honda Civic, ran toward the man with a knife and asked the man, “What are you looking at?”
• Duran raised the knife over the victim’s head, swung the knife downward and struck the man’s temple area, causing a laceration from his temple to his ear. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was treated.
• That night, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Duran returned to her mother’s residence. Duran approached her mother’s vehicle and bashed it. The loud noise garnered her mother’s attention. When Duran’s mother went to her car, she saw that it had numerous dents and a kitchen knife stuck in its rear bumper.

Assistant District Attorney Hugh McCann of the District Attorney’s Career Criminal Major Crimes Bureau is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys Michael Whitney, Bureau Chief,  Timothy Regan, Deputy Chief, and under the overall supervision of Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Clark.

Michigan Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Controlled Substance Offense

Robert Newton, 34, of Niles, Michigan, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Newton was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, Newton was driving in Michigan City, Indiana, when police pulled him over for a traffic infraction and discovered three baggies containing a total of about 59.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden in the back hatch of Newton’s rental car.

“Robert Newton poisoned our communities with deadly drugs, and he will be confined ten years for it. For years, methamphetamine has torn apart Indiana families, fueled violent crime, and devastated our streets. The defendant chose to profit from that misery, operating with a blatant disregard for the law until police intercepted his vehicle and uncovered nearly 60 grams of pure methamphetamine. His sentence is not only entirely appropriate given the scale of his crimes, but it also serves as a critical deterrent to anyone else thinking of trafficking poison into our neighborhoods. This successful prosecution was made possible by the seamless coordination and strong partnerships of our local, state, and federal law enforcement teams. Thanks to the tireless work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the DEA North Central Laboratory, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, the Long Beach Police Department, and the Michigan City Police Department, there is one less major dealer on our streets today, and our community is safer for it," said Attorney Adam L. Mildred, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.

This case was investigated by the DEA, the DEA North Central Laboratory, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, the Long Beach Police Department, and the Michigan City Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lydia T. Lucius. 

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Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes

 

Today, the Justice Department announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals, including three illegal aliens, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote, false statements on citizenship applications, and the alleged disposal of approximately 300 mail-in ballots by a former postal carrier.

Case details are as follows:

Middle District of Florida 

Christiane Vinette Young, 75, an illegal alien from Canada, was charged by information with three counts of voting by an alien. Young voted in three federal elections – the 2024 general election, 2022 general election, and 2022 primary – despite knowing that she was not a citizen of the United States.

Southern District of Florida 

Haitian national Valery Zidor, on Temporary Protected Status at the time of voting, falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen to register to vote and voted in the 2024 General Election. Zidor pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of making a false claim of citizenship in order to vote and one count of voting by an alien.

District of Kansas 

Nigerian national George Olawunmi Johnson, a lawful permanent resident, was charged with one count of false claim to United States citizenship, one count of false claim to United States citizenship in order to vote, one count of fraudulent election conduct, and one count of voting by an alien in a federal election. Johnson is accused of falsely indicating that he is a U.S. citizen while registering to vote in February 2010 and allegedly cast a ballot in the November 2024 election.

Nigerian national George Olawunmi Johnson, a lawful permanent resident.

Nigerian national George Olawunmi Johnson, a lawful permanent resident.

District of New Jersey

Two aliens were charged with illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements while applying for United States citizenship.

• Jamaican national Patrick Terrance Reid, 61, a lawful permanent resident, voted in person in the presidential elections held in November 2012 and November 2016, and via mail-in ballot in the presidential elections in November 2020 and November 2024. Additionally, Reid was charged with making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship.

Jamaican national Patrick Terrance Reid, 61, a lawful permanent resident.

• Venezuelan national Danubis Bernat, 49, a lawful permanent resident, voted in person in the 2024 general election. Additionally, Bernat was charged with making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship.

Venezuelan national Danubis Bernat, 49, a lawful permanent resident.

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 

Four aliens, including two illegal aliens, were charged with election-related crimes.

• Cliff Sanon, 39, an illegal alien from Haiti who has been residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of submitting a fraudulent voter registration application. Sanon allegedly submitted a voter registration application in February 2026 prior to the May 2026 primary election, despite being a citizen of Haiti and not an American citizen. The complaint further alleges that this was among eight fraudulent voter registration applications submitted by Sanon, who also voted in the November 2022 election.

Cliff Sanon, 39, an illegal alien from Haiti.

• Dilea Ochoa-Perez, 43, an illegal alien from Mexico who has been residing in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, was charged by information with two counts of voting as an alien. According to the information, Ochoa-Perez allegedly illegally voted in Chester County in the November 2022 and November 2024 general elections, even though she was a citizen of Mexico at the time of both elections and not a U.S citizen.
• Trinidad & Tobago national Sade Guppy, 37, a lawful permanent resident, was charged by information with one count of voting as an alien. According to the information, Guppy allegedly illegally voted in Philadelphia County in the November 2022 general election, even though she was not a U.S. citizen. 

Trinidad & Tobago national Sade Guppy, 37, a lawful permanent resident .

• Mexican national Eduardo Gallardo Maldonado, 66, a lawful permanent resident, was charged by information with one count of voting as an alien. According to the information, Maldonado allegedly illegally voted in Philadelphia County in the November 2024 general election, even though he was not a U.S. citizen.

Western District of Texas 

Mexican national Imelda Magallanes, 51, a lawful permanent resident, was charged with one count of voting by an alien in a federal election. Voting records from the Midland County Elections Office indicate that Magallanes first registered to vote in October 2020 using her Texas driver’s license as identification. Voting records also reveal that Magallanes voted in the November 2024 general election.

District of Hawaii 

Filipino national Bernadette Acaso, 20, a lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien. Acaso voted in the 2024 election by casting a mail-in ballot. 

District of Utah 

Damon Matai Seei, 34, of Payson, Utah with U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was charged with unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail after he allegedly unlawfully threw away mail that he was entrusted to deliver – including approximately 300 mail-in ballots to registered voters in Utah.

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A complaint, indictment, and information merely contain accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.