Kansas mayor accused of voter fraud thanks to verification from USCIS’s SAVE program

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced voter fraud charges against José Ceballos, a Mexican national and recently re-elected mayor of Coldwater, Kansas. Ceballos faces six charges—three for voting without being qualified and three for election perjury—that could result in more than five years in prison.

State authorities stated that the case was detected thanks to the SAVE program (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a tool that allows verification of individuals’ immigration status. According to USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser, this case demonstrates the effectiveness of the program in preventing voter fraud and protecting the integrity of the democratic process.

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Attorney General Kobach emphasized that in Kansas it is illegal to vote without being a U.S. citizen and stated that each vote cast by a non-citizen “cancels out that of a legitimate citizen.” Secretary of State Scott Schwab supported the implementation of stronger controls, highlighting the importance of requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

Currently, 26 states use or are in the process of implementing agreements with the SAVE program to verify voter eligibility. USCIS indicated it will continue collaborating with state governments to strengthen election security and reinforce public confidence in the voting system.

From: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/alcalde-de-kansas-enfrenta-cargos-de-fraude-electoral-gracias-a-la-ayuda-de-uscis

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