Episode 501: Doesn’t U.S. Law Already Prohibit Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections? Yes, it Does.

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 16, 2024
Doesn’t U.S. Law Already Prohibit Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections? Yes, it Does.
In an announcement April 11th heralded as a major “election integrity” policy proposal, former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced their intention to require proof of citizenship to vote. Spoiler alert: It’s already required.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
States Newsroom/Nebraska Examiner - GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states
Bipartisan Policy Center - Four Things to Know about Noncitizen Voting

Brennan Center for Justice - Noncitizens Are Not Voting in Federal or State Elections — Here’s Why
NPR - Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It's already illegal
BallotPedia - Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States
Cato Institute - (2020) Noncitizens Don’t Illegally Vote in Detectable Numbers
U.S. Code via Cornell Law - 18 U.S. Code § 611 - Voting by aliens
U.S. Congress via Cornell Law - Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996,
Heritage Foundation - Voter Fraud Database
Groups Taking Action
Brennan Center for Justice, Immigration Policy Center
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