Calls to Enforce Non-Citizen Voting Bans Intensify Across U.S.
Conservative groups urge state officials to verify voter rolls using DHS data to prevent illegal voting.
- America First Legal has urged election officials in all 50 states to verify immigration statuses on voter rolls.
- Current laws allow non-citizens to receive voter registration forms without proof of citizenship.
- The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- Concerns about election integrity and potential illegal voting have been raised ahead of the 2024 election.
- Only five states currently coordinate with federal agencies to verify citizenship status for voter registrations.