All articles tagged with #citizenship verification
Texas officials found that 11 registered voters in Travis County flagged as potential noncitizens had already provided proof of citizenship, raising questions about the accuracy of the federal database (SAVE) used to identify noncitizens on voter rolls, and highlighting ongoing concerns about voter eligibility verification processes.
The federal government has mandated that low-income health clinics in Santa Barbara verify patients' citizenship to continue receiving reimbursements, potentially affecting around 55,000 undocumented residents and leading to increased burdens on clinics and patients, with concerns about reduced access to preventive care and increased emergency room visits.
A study by Just Facts warns that up to 2.7 million noncitizens could illegally vote in the upcoming November elections, potentially altering results. The study highlights lax enforcement of citizenship verification in voter registration, with experts expressing concerns over the impact on election integrity. House Republicans have introduced a bill to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, but its passage is uncertain.