A lawful permanent resident from Australia has been arrested and charged with illegally voting in federal elections in Louisiana, officials announced. Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, faces a four-count indictment including charges of making false statements to register to vote and illegal voting.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Migliore allegedly made false claims about her U.S. citizenship in October 2022 and October 2024 to register to vote in federal elections. Prosecutors allege that in November of both those years, she cast ballots after falsely certifying her U.S. citizenship and eligibility to vote. Migliore was ineligible to vote as she is not a U.S. citizen.
Homeland Security Investigations arrested Migliore on July 1 at the federal courthouse in New Orleans. The arrest followed an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"Our message to aliens who vote in American elections is clear: we will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation. Only Americans should be electing American leaders," stated Acting Assistant DHS Secretary of Public Affairs Lauren Bis in a press release. "Her arrest and charges are the result of the hard work of the men and women of ICE law enforcement and our federal partners."
If convicted, Migliore could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. She also faces a fine of up to $250,000 and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.