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New Jersey Votes Abroad Spark Legal Battle | Jersey News
A fierce legal battle is unfolding over a 2022 New Jersey law that lets children born abroad to residents vote in state federal elections — even if they’ve never lived in the state. Republicans and congressional candidates are challenging it, claiming it violates state residency rules. But state officials stand firm, defending the law as essential for military and overseas voters. This isn’t just a New Jersey issue — similar lawsuits are popping up in seven other states, fueling a national debate about who qualifies to vote and how states balance election rules with federal oversight. Listen…
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