Alina Habba, Election Crimes, New Jersey 2025

Newark, N.J. – A brazen scheme to undermine the integrity of elections in New Jersey has come to light, with the creation of a federal task force aimed at investigating and prosecuting those responsible.

U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba today announced the formation of the Election Integrity Task Force, which will work in conjunction with law enforcement officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other federal agencies to implement the directives set forth in the President’s March 25, 2025 Executive Order concerning elections.

The task force’s objectives will include facilitating information sharing between federal, State, and local officials to enhance the ability of election officials to efficiently and effectively remove individuals who are not eligible to vote from State voter lists.

U.S. Attorney Habba emphasized that her office and federal partners are committed to ensuring the integrity of elections here in the District of New Jersey and making sure that the administration of all elections is in compliance with federal law.

The Election Integrity Task Force will take all appropriate steps to achieve that integrity and will vigorously pursue anyone who violates or attempts to violate federal laws designed to safeguard elections.

Complaints about elections-related crimes and the integrity of elections can be made to the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Hotline at (888) 636-6596, or by submitting an online complaint at https://tips.fbi.gov/home.

The creation of the Election Integrity Task Force is a significant step in protecting the integrity of elections in New Jersey and ensuring that federal laws are upheld.

Defendant: Alina Habba, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey

Criminal Charges: None specified, but the task force will prioritize the investigation and prosecution of election crimes, including voter registration fraud, casting of fraudulent ballots, voting by non-citizens, individuals voting multiple times in the same election, and foreign interference caused by foreign nationals contributing or donating funds to United States elections.

City and State: Newark, New Jersey

Exact Date: March 25, 2025

Sentence or Outcome: None specified, but the task force will take all appropriate steps to achieve the integrity of elections and will vigorously pursue anyone who violates or attempts to violate federal laws designed to safeguard elections.

Dollar Amounts: None specified

Category: Public Corruption

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