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The Facts On Noncitizen Voting
Noncitizens voting has gained more traction as a conservative talking point in 2024.
A Votebeat analysis shows how such laws risk disenfranchising key voter groups.
GOP lawmakers nationwide are pushing to require voters to show documentation of their citizenship, such as birth certificates.
Mary Howard-Elley didn’t pay attention to Gov. Greg Abbott’s noncitizen voting claims — until she learned they affected her
A multistate coalition says Trump is trying to usurp state authority over how elections work.
The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy.
The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.
Congress decided in 1993 that they posed an unfair barrier to voter registration. Trump and the Republicans are reaching a different conclusion.
The new mandates, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement and revised voting machine standards, would override the powers of Congress, states, and independent agencies. Elon Musk’s team would investigate voter rolls.
With the SAVE Act back on the table and proposals in 19 states, voters around the country could soon be facing similar challenges.
Senate Bill 16, if approved, would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some voters to only congressional elections.
The resolution has a long way to go before it appears before voters in 2026.
Does the cost of documents amount to a poll tax? The bill’s Republican author bristles at the suggestion.
Benson said the legislation could involve changes to same-day registration procedures, but she remains opposed to a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement.