All articles tagged with #noncitizens
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing an executive-order-style move to require banks to collect citizenship documentation from customers, potentially barring some noncitizens from opening or maintaining accounts; however, experts say unilateral action is unlikely and any policy would likely require Congress or APA rulemaking, with broader implications as part of a series of moves restricting financial access for noncitizens.
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.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the Constitution by targeting non-U.S. citizens for deportation based on their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel, highlighting a serious threat to free speech and criticizing the administration's policies as arbitrary and unconstitutional.
A judge has ruled that Iowa can proceed with its plan to challenge voters it suspects of being noncitizens, a move that has sparked debate over voter rights and election integrity. The decision allows the state to verify the citizenship status of certain voters, raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement and the impact on voter turnout.