A viral video has exposed a significant issue within the U.S. voter registration system, showing that 14 illegal immigrants, representing about 14% of the participants, admitted to being registered voters. This revelation has intensified debates over election integrity and the potential for non-citizens to influence electoral outcomes.
The video, which quickly spread across social media platforms, features the immigrants openly discussing their registration status. The admissions have raised serious concerns about the vulnerabilities within the voter registration system. Critics argue that these weaknesses allow non-citizens to participate in elections, thus compromising the democratic process.
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Current federal law, under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, requires states to register voters at various public offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and public assistance agencies. However, there is no federal mandate for proof of citizenship on voter registration forms, leading to potential exploitation of the system. As long as an applicant claims U.S. citizenship, they can register to vote without presenting any supporting documentation.
The video has reignited calls for stricter verification measures. Advocates for election integrity argue that the lack of robust checks makes it possible for illegal immigrants to register and vote. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), who introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, emphasized the need for such measures to ensure that only American citizens can vote. "Republicans must fight any chance of illegal voter registration until we can mass deport," he stated.
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Democrats are pushing to give voting rights to over 20 million illegals.
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The SAVE Act, which was approved by the House Administration Committee, seeks to amend the NVRA by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) highlighted the importance of the act, stating, "As President Biden has welcomed millions of illegal aliens through our borders, it is incumbent upon Congress to implement greater enforcement measures that secure the voter registration process and ensure only American citizens decide the outcome of American elections".
Opponents of the SAVE Act, such as the Campaign Legal Center, have criticized the measure as "shameful" and argue that it undermines trust in the electoral process. They dismiss concerns over non-citizen voting, claiming it has not occurred at any meaningful level. However, federal prosecutions and state investigations have documented thousands of non-citizens being registered to vote in recent years.
New York City has been a focal point in the debate over non-citizen voting. A recent report by Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) revealed a city contract that included provisions for distributing voter registration forms to asylum seekers. This contract, obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request, has been described as a "smoking gun" by Malliotakis, suggesting an intention to register non-citizens to vote in local elections.
The controversy has been further fueled by the legal battles surrounding the "Our City, Our Vote" law in New York City. The law, enacted in December 2021, allowed non-citizens with work authorization who have resided in the city for 30 days to vote in local elections. However, this law was struck down by a Staten Island judge in 2022, and the ruling is currently being appealed by Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
