House Blocks Noncitizen Voting in D.C. Amid GOP Fraud Concerns

The House of Representatives voted 262 to 143 to repeal a Washington, D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote in local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans in support. The law, passed by D.C.'s progressive city council in 2022, had survived a court challenge earlier this year. Republicans argue that allowing noncitizens to vote could pose national security risks and potentially sway election outcomes, while Democrats contend that the law is intended for permanent residents on the path to citizenship.