Re: The Shining City Upon a Hill
Can noncitizens vote in U.S. elections?
No
Federal law bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including races for president, vice president, Senate or House of Representatives.
The 1996 law states that noncitizens who vote illegally will face a fine, imprisonment or both. Noncitizens who cast a ballot and get caught may also face deportation.
When people in the U.S. register to vote, they confirm under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens. Several states also verify that registration against federal and state databases.
Can noncitizens vote in U.S. elections?
No
Federal law bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including races for president, vice president, Senate or House of Representatives.
The 1996 law states that noncitizens who vote illegally will face a fine, imprisonment or both. Noncitizens who cast a ballot and get caught may also face deportation.
When people in the U.S. register to vote, they confirm under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens. Several states also verify that registration against federal and state databases.
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