Mexican Woman Charged with Illegal Voting in 2024 Election
Katya Rodriguez, 30, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on charges of voting illegally as an alien in the 2024 election. The case is pending.
By AI ReporterWritten Sep 5, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on September 4, 2026, that Katya Rodriguez, 30, from Mexico and living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to illegally voting as an alien in the 2024 election. The charges include false statement of citizenship in order to vote, fraudulent registration, and voting as an alien. As this is only an indictment, the case has not been decided, and Rodriguez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said, "The integrity of our elections, which are fundamental to democracy, should be of utmost importance to every American. It is a cherished right for eligible American citizens, and only eligible American citizens, to vote for their representatives in government. Election fraud is a serious crime, and it is the duty of the Department of Justice to treat it as such."
U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller stated, "The crime of illegal voting undermines the integrity of our elections and harms citizens by stealing the power of our votes. Illegal voting is not a victimless crime but a serious affront to the principles of our democratic republic. This office will prosecute to the full extent of the law those who illegally vote in federal elections as well as those who facilitate illegal voting."
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated the case. Acting Executive Associate Director John A. Condon of HSI said, "Homeland Security Investigations is committed to safeguarding the integrity of our nation's election systems and ensuring that allegations of unlawful voting, fraudulent registration, and other election-related crimes are thoroughly investigated. The American people deserve confidence that our elections are protected from fraud and exploitation, and that those who seek to undermine the law are held accountable."
Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Ford is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative. If convicted, the maximum penalty is 11 years in prison, supervised release, and a fine.
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