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The Republican-controlled House is advancing bills to overturn D.C. laws on noncitizen voting, policing, and immigration cooperation, while also delaying a crucial budget fix for the city, sparking opposition from local leaders and Democrats.
Voters in eight states, including Idaho, Iowa, and Missouri, approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments to explicitly ban noncitizens from voting in state and local elections, despite it already being illegal. These measures, passed by GOP-controlled legislatures, are seen as part of a broader strategy to emphasize unsubstantiated claims of widespread noncitizen voting. The amendments aim to modify state constitutions to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote, amid ongoing Republican efforts to address alleged voter fraud.
The U.S. House has voted for the second consecutive year to block noncitizens from voting in D.C. local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans in a 262 to 143 vote, marking significant congressional intervention in D.C. affairs just before the June 4 primary election.
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.
The House passed a measure to repeal a D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, with 52 Democrats joining Republicans. The bill is unlikely to pass in the Democratic-led Senate but serves to amplify false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens, a narrative pushed by former President Trump and echoed by congressional Republicans.
The House of Representatives voted 262-143 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, faced criticism from Republicans who argued it could compromise national security and election integrity. Democrats countered that the law primarily benefits permanent residents on the path to citizenship. The vote is part of a broader GOP effort to tighten voting security ahead of the 2024 elections.
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.
Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed new legislation to address noncitizen voting, despite it already being illegal and rare. The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, but critics argue it could disenfranchise millions. Investigations have found minimal evidence of noncitizen voting, with just 30 suspected cases out of 23.5 million votes in 2016. Both Trump and Johnson have a history of promoting baseless claims about election integrity, and experts note that instances of noncitizen voting are often due to misunderstandings or mistakes.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced plans to introduce a bill to prevent noncitizen voting, citing a "threat of fraud," despite data and studies showing that noncitizen voting is virtually nonexistent. Experts and studies have debunked claims of widespread noncitizen voting, with federal law already prohibiting noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Johnson's proposal to require proof of citizenship for voter registration has been met with skepticism, as allegations of noncitizen voting are seen as myths and xenophobic lies that erode trust in the electoral process.
The New York City Council is appealing to the state's highest court to allow noncitizen immigrants with green cards to vote in local elections, after a previous law enabling this was struck down as unconstitutional. The council argues that noncitizens who are here legally should be able to vote since they pay taxes and make contributions to their community. The legal battle, which has seen opposition from Republican politicians, is now heading to New York’s Court of Appeals, with Mayor Eric Adams not joining the challenge.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Washington, D.C., law that allows noncitizens, including illegal immigrants and foreign embassy staff, to vote in municipal elections. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs, represented by the Immigration Reform Law Institute, lacked standing to challenge the law because they could not demonstrate how they are harmed by noncitizens who vote and run for local office. The law, passed in October 2022, permits noncitizen residents to vote and run for D.C. government offices, and has faced controversy. The judge's decision comes after a similar bill in New York City was ruled illegal in June 2022.
Conservative figures, including Cleta Mitchell and Donald Trump, are perpetuating the false narrative of noncitizen voting in the 2024 elections, despite overwhelming evidence that it rarely occurs. The baseless claims are being used to stoke fears about immigration and push for stricter voter registration laws, despite experts warning that such measures would disenfranchise eligible voters without addressing any real problem. While federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, some states are pushing for constitutional amendments to explicitly ban noncitizen voting, despite little evidence of it happening.