Tag: Non-citizen voting

Republicans Introduce Resolution to Stop Non-Citizens From Voting in DC Local Elections

Top Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate have introduced a joint resolution to prevent a law that allows non-citizens the right to vote in the District of Columbia’s local elections, from going into effect. Chairman of the House Oversight Committee James Comer (R-Ky.) introduced H. J. Res. 17 to challenge the D.C. Local Resident…


New York Lawsuit Challenges Voting by Non-Citizens

NEW YORK—Four black registered voters have asked the New York Supreme Court to declare “void” a New York City law that gives the right to vote in municipal elections to an estimated 800,000 foreign residents. Passed by the city council in December 2021, the amendment to the city charter allows permanent residents and persons authorized…