No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to eliminate all exceptions that currently allow non-citizens to vote in the United States. It does this by removing language from existing laws that permit non-citizens to participate in federal elections and by clarifying that voting illegally should result in inadmissibility and deportability. The legislation seeks to establish a uniform rule prohibiting non-citizens from voting in any election.
Key provisions
- Removes exceptions allowing non-citizens to vote in federal elections.
- Amends Section 611 of Title 18 U.S.C. to remove language related to non-citizen voting.
- Modifies Section 212(a)(10)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare non-citizen voters inadmissible.
- Modifies Section 237(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare non-citizen voters deportable.
Who is affected
- Non-citizens
- Federal Election Officials
- Immigration Authorities
- State and Local Election Officials
- The general public (regarding election laws)
Notable changes
- Eliminates existing legal loopholes that permitted non-citizen voting.
- Creates a stricter standard for determining eligibility to vote.
- Clarifies the consequences of voting illegally for non-citizens.
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