"Debunking the Myth: Noncitizen Voting Already Illegal and Rare"

Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., are promoting legislation to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections, despite it already being illegal. Experts warn that the proposed citizenship documentation requirements could make voting harder for eligible voters, such as naturalized citizens and young voters. While studies show that noncitizen voting is extremely rare, conservative lawmakers continue to push unfounded narratives about noncitizens influencing elections, with some states enacting laws to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. However, evidence suggests that noncitizens rarely attempt to register to vote, and even in places where they are allowed to vote in local elections, they often choose not to due to the potential risks to their immigration status.