Noncitizen Voting in Federal Elections: The Myth & Potential Missteps for Immigrants
As the federal election travels into our recent past, we should reflect upon the relentless allegations of noncitizens voting to influence election results. Although some jurisdictions allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, since 1924, it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in state or federal elections under 18 U.S.C. §611. Research has found that unlawful voting is extremely rare; however, it happens