Four noncitizens in New Jersey have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections, according to the Department of Justice. The charges relate to voting in the 2020, 2022, and 2024 federal elections.

Each defendant allegedly cast ballots in at least one federal election after falsely attesting that they were U.S. citizens on voter registration forms, according to criminal complaints filed in the case.

The charges include illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements regarding citizenship status. The defendants are accused of participating in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections as well as other federal contests.

Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Individuals must be U.S. citizens to legally cast ballots in presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives races.

The Justice Department did not immediately provide additional details about the specific circumstances of each case or the identities of the charged individuals. The investigation and prosecution of alleged voter fraud cases typically involve coordination between federal and state election officials.