WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Despite the fact that undocumented immigrants cannot legally vote in U.S. federal elections, Republicans have been pushing the baseless claim ahead of Election Day.
Former President Donald Trump has alleged numerous times without any evidence that Democrats are allowing noncitizens into the country so they can vote in the 2024 election.
“They can’t even speak English. They don’t even know what country they’re in, practically. And these people are trying to get them to vote, and that’s why they’re allowing them into our country,” Trump said during September’s presidential debate.
Since 1996, it has been a federal crime for undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections. This includes noncitizens who have been granted the right to live in the U.S. permanently, also known as a legal permanent resident.
It is a crime under every state’s law and is considered a deportable offense.
When people register to vote, they must confirm that they are U.S. citizens. States are required to regularly maintain voter rolls and remove anyone who is ineligible. This process, by design, could identify immigrants who are living in the country illegally.
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