Episode 613: Alabama SOS Sweeps Up Naturalized Citizens In Move to Root Out Noncitizen Voters, Spurs Lawsuit

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Sept. 20, 2024
Alabama SOS Sweeps Up Naturalized Citizens In Move to Root Out Noncitizen Voters, Spurs Lawsuit
Shortly after taking office, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen directed state election officials to invalidate voter registrations of immigrants who had been issued a Permanent Resident, or “green” card by the U.S. Government. In his zeal to root out noncitizens, he apparently invalidated eligible U.S. naturalized citizens as well.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. District Court, Northern District via Democracy Docket - Complaint
Associated Press - Lawsuit says Alabama voter purge targets naturalized citizens
NPR - The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It’s affecting real voters

Brennan Center for Justice - Noncitizen Voting Isn’t Affecting State or Federal Elections — Here’s Why
Alabama Political Reporter - Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated
Groups Taking Action:
Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, League of Women Voters AL, Alabama State Conference of the NAACP

Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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