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Tag: Non-Citizen

Software Design Error and Slow DOT Response Likely Led to Noncitizen Registrations in New Jersey, Not Intentional Fraud

Software Design Error and Slow DOT Response Likely Led to Noncitizen Registrations in New Jersey, Not Intentional Fraud 

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
A software design error in an automatic voter registration system, compounded by a slow New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission response to correct it, apparently led to the voter registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens. As many as 400 noncitizens subsequently voted.
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Federal Court Allows Trump Order Federalizing Mail-In Voting Rules to Proceed Because Voters Haven’t Been Harmed – Yet

Federal Court Allows Trump Order Federalizing Mail-In Voting Rules to Proceed Because Voters Haven’t Been Harmed – Yet

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026
Because no voters had yet been harmed, a federal district court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with President Donald Trump’s March 31 executive order federalizing mail-in voting rules. The order is widely seen as unconstitutional.
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Proof of Citizenship: Trial Begins on Strict NH Law; FL Bill Advances; VA Bill Ends Searches for Registered Noncitizens 90 Days Before the Election

Proof of Citizenship: Trial Begins on Strict NH Law; FL Bill Advances; VA Bill Ends Voter Roll Searches for Registered Noncitizens 90 Days Before the Election

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026
We have important state updates on proof of citizenship legislation in New Hampshire and Florida, and a bill in Virginia to keep eligible voters from being disenfranchised during purges of noncitizens from voter rolls.
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Kansas AG Kobach Announces Noncitizen Voting Charges Against Local Mayor, and Promises “Hundreds More” Prosecutions. It’s Highly Unlikely.

Kansas AG Kobach Announces Noncitizen Voting Charges Against Local Mayor, and Promises ‘Hundreds More’ Prosecutions. It’s Highly Unlikely.

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Charges of illegal noncitizen voting have been filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach against a respected local mayor, who just won reelection with 83% of the vote.  The politically ambitious Kobach promises “hundreds” more prosecutions.  It’s highly unlikely.
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Iowa Gov. Signs Bill Banning Ranked Choice Voting, and Allowing Poll Workers to Challenge Citizenship Status of Voters 

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two election bills May 2nd, one of which includes provisions for poll workers to challenge the citizenship of voters in the polling place, a ban on ranked choice voting, and a higher bar for third parties. 
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