Despite widespread GOP claims that noncitizens are committing rampant voter fraud, federal law prohibits them from voting in presidential elections. Only a handful of cities allow noncitizens to vote, and even then just in local elections such as school board contests.
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Let's be very clear. It is already illegal for non-citizens (including Lawful Permanent Residents, no matter how many decades they have lived in the U.S.) to vote in U.S. federal elections and no state currently permits their votes at the state level. It's also extremely rare that a non-citizen votes in a federal election, and these instances often occur by mistake. This type of legislation is designed for political gains and promotes the spread of misinformation that vilifies non-citizens.
Mike Johnson and Donald Trump to promote bill to prevent non-citizens from voting
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Nothing but throwing red meat to the MAGA cultists: 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬. It’s illegal — and extremely rare — for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. Although noncitizens can vote in some local elections, they are barred by law from voting in federal elections for president or Congress, and research shows it almost never happens. A study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University looked at 23.5 million votes cast in the 2016 presidential election in more than 40 jurisdictions and found only 30 incidents of potential noncitizen voting — or 0.0001% of the votes cast. An audit by the state of Georgia conducted in 2022 reached a similar conclusion after finding fewer than 1,700 cases of noncitizens attempting to register to vote in the previous 25 years. None of them were allowed to vote. https://lnkd.in/gAKHFPkr
Here’s Why Republicans Are Focusing on Voting by Noncitizens
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☀️☕️🗞️ Good Morning! Promising 🗳️ News! Yesterday, Introduced in House (05/07/2024) Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act, H.R. 8281, was passed moving on to the Senate. This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. However, I will never understand why currently Washington D.C., parts of California, Maryland, Vermont and others allow noncitizens to vote in their local municipal elections. Hopefully, this will eventually change to US Citizens voting only. Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio have prohibited noncitizen voting. Then there are other states that could allow for noncitizens to vote. The ballotpedia link attached lays the noncitizen voting info state by state.
Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States
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As the U.S. prepares for the November elections, new restrictive voting laws threaten to further curb full participation in the electoral process. Over the past decade, the Republican Party has used false and exaggerated claims of voter fraud to undermine trust in the electoral system and to push policies that limit voter participation. Now, Republican lawmakers are introducing new measures to restrict voter access, which could curb participation ahead of November. https://lnkd.in/evNfr4a8
Southern states push new voting restrictions ahead of 2024 elections
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NO non-citizen did not impact the 2020 election. They are NOT allowed for vote in federal elections. So why are Republicans still wasting time grandstanding on writing legislation that already exist? Is it just another way to distract from the truth. "However, non-citizens are already not allowed to vote in federal elections in the United States, and it's not a common occurrence. No state currently allows non-citizens to cast a ballot in state-level elections either, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center, though some municipalities may have their own rules for local races." https://lnkd.in/g_CKHv5C
Mike Johnson and Donald Trump to promote bill to prevent non-citizens from voting
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Locks are for keeping honest people honest. This post reflects gross ignorance of vote farming/tampering in American history. There have been problems with immigrant vote exploitation since the 1800s. Notorious political machines like Tammany Hall exploited immigrants in the 1800s as part of the Saloon system. This doesn’t even touch the racist policies used by Democrats in the Antebellum period. From attempting to count enslaved people as part of a population to get more voting power (the 3/5 Compromise) to poll taxes and other Reconstruction era/Jim Crowe discriminatory policies to discourage persons of color from voting, the Democrats have a long history of depriving citizens of a real voice. While Whigs and Republicans have done small scale voter fraud and gerrymandering, the Democrat Party has been suppressing votes and exploiting vulnerable populations for political power for centuries. If elections were free of tampering, lawmakers of all parties would have no problems with basic citizenship verification at the polling places. All citizens want their voice to count. It’s what makes a representative democracy function. Yet one party—again—consistently attacks voter authentication practices.
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NO non-citizen did not impact the 2020 election. They are NOT allowed for vote in federal elections. So why are Republicans still wasting time grandstanding on writing legislation that already exist? Is it just another way to distract from the truth. "However, non-citizens are already not allowed to vote in federal elections in the United States, and it's not a common occurrence. No state currently allows non-citizens to cast a ballot in state-level elections either, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center, though some municipalities may have their own rules for local races." https://lnkd.in/g_CKHv5C
Mike Johnson and Donald Trump to promote bill to prevent non-citizens from voting
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It's important to note that making false claims about noncitizen voting can negatively impact citizens' participation in elections and engagement in politics. This is a two-edged sword. In the short term, it can cause many to support politicians who use these claims as partisan narratives. However, in the long run, it may lead to a sense of hopelessness and disillusionment with the system, which can further demobilize predominantly Republican voters who believe in such claims. Such long-term consequences can be harmful to the health of the U.S. democracy and the trust of people in the fairness of the elections. Republicans who are rallying behind Trump are betting on the short-term edge of this sword to win in 2024.
Myth about non-US citizen voting spikes as disinformation trend
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Voter disenfranchisement remains a real issue in American elections. Despite overcoming historical voting barriers, recent cases like Shelby v. Holder reveal ongoing challenges in protecting voting rights. Disenfranchisement takes many forms, often targeting marginalized communities. It's not just about overt tactics; it's also about subtler methods that silence the voice of the people, like restrictive voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and limited voting hours. These subtle methods of voter disenfranchisement make it all the more important to support independent candidates who advocate for electoral reform and transparency. Learn more about the connection between partisanship and voter disenfranchisement here: https://lnkd.in/evbpAfwY
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