Overview

• Republican lawsuits in swing states like Nevada and Arizona allege thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls, but studies show actual voting by noncitizens is rare.
• Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, with penalties deterring such actions.
• The presence of noncitizens in census counts impacts House seat allocation, benefiting states with large immigrant populations, often Democratic-leaning.
• Critics argue that noncitizen registration could be used to challenge election results, despite limited evidence of actual voting impact.
• Recent voter roll audits in states like Texas and Virginia have removed thousands of noncitizens, though the numbers are insufficient to sway major elections.