Tea Party Patriots to urge legislators on voting by noncitizens
Conservative Group Pushes for Voter Citizenship Verification A conservative organization is ramping up efforts to support President Trump and address concerns about non-citizen voting. Tea Party Patriots Action, a notable grassroots conservative group, plans to promote legislation during its upcoming retreat in August. Their goal is to advocate for a law that mandates evidence of […]
Noncitizens face restricted rights in deportation cases
Judicial Pushback Against Trump’s Deportation Efforts Recent court decisions have consistently challenged President Donald Trump’s attempts to swiftly deport non-citizens living illegally in the U.S. Conservative think tanks, however, caution that the judiciary may occasionally overreach. Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a former Justice Department official, emphasized in […]
Large California County Lacks Transparency Regarding Removal of Noncitizens from Voter Rolls: DOJ
DOJ Sues Orange County Over Voter Registration Records The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Orange County, California, claiming that election officials are not releasing all necessary documents related to their exclusion from voter rolls. On Wednesday, federal prosecutors initiated legal action against Robert Page, the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Page […]
Court Ruling May Lead to Trouble for DC Law Permitting Noncitizens to Vote
Court Revives Legal Challenge on Non-Citizen Voting in D.C. An appeals court has recently reinstated discussions around laws that permit non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, to participate in local elections. A judge appointed by Obama in March 2024 dismissed attempts by plaintiffs to challenge the District’s law allowing certain non-citizens to vote in local elections. However, […]
Cargo Theft Uncovers Warning Signs in California CDL Screening for Non-Citizens
A recent cargo theft involving over $1.6 million worth of electronic devices has exposed flaws in California’s review system for non-citizens applying for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Authorities reported recovering more than $1.6 million in stolen electronics from tractor trailers. The vehicle was operated by a CDL holder who reportedly went by “no name given” […]
Texas: Attorney General initiates inquiry into 33 possible non-citizens who cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election
Texas AG Opens Investigation Into Non-Citizen Voting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is looking into allegations involving 33 non-citizens who reportedly voted in the 2024 general election. This development was made public on Tuesday, as his office became aware of possible illegal votes associated with Texas Secretary Jane Nelson. “Noncitizens should not […]
State Attorney General discovers 33 possible noncitizens who voted in the 2024 election
Texas Attorney General Investigates Alleged Illegal Votes by Non-Citizens Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has begun an investigation into 33 possible cases of non-citizens voting illegally in the 2024 general election. Paxton, a Republican who is also making strides in a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, made the announcement during a recent press […]
House decides to reverse law permitting noncitizens to vote in DC
House Republicans Move to Change Voting Rules in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, House Republicans voted to eliminate a provision in Washington, D.C. that allows non-citizens to vote in local elections. This action also overturned another local law regarding protections for law enforcement liability. With a vote tally of 266-148, the House approved the 2022 Local […]
House Approves Legislation to Exclude Non-Citizens from DC Elections
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has approved a measure aimed at preventing non-citizens from participating in local elections in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the House passed HR 884, a bill that nullifies the 2022 Local Referendum Amendment Act and disallows non-citizens from voting in elections held within the District. The bill saw a vote of […]
Most House Democrats support allowing non-citizens to vote in DC elections
Most House Democrats supported a proposal on Tuesday that would allow non-citizens to vote in elections in Washington, D.C. This decision came as the House of Representatives passed a bill, introduced by Republican August Pfluger from Texas, which aims to ban such voting practices in non-U.S. capitals. The bill was approved with a vote of […]