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Non-Citizen Voting Laws Under Fire | Yakima News
A fiery legal showdown is unfolding as non-citizen voters facing deportation charges challenge the constitutionality of federal election laws, arguing states—not the feds—should decide voting eligibility. The Justice Department counters that Congress has authority over immigration-related election integrity, citing past rulings on foreign campaign donations. This high-stakes battle, shifting from minor fines to potential deportations, pits federal power against states’ rights—and could reshape how election laws are enforced nationwide, all while election fraud remains statistically rare…
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