US Should Abolish Non-Citizen Voting in State, Local Elections, Leavitt Argues
PBS NewsHourFebruary 5, 20262 min4,258 views
4 connectionsΒ·6 entities in this videoβThe Save America Act
- π‘ The president is advocating for the passage of the Save America Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring states comply with federal election law.
- π― This act specifically focuses on removing non-citizens from voter rolls and requires voter ID and proof of citizenship for registration.
- β These policies are presented as common-sense measures supported by a significant majority of the country.
Non-Citizen Voting
- π³οΈ The core of the discussion is the argument that non-citizens should not be allowed to vote in American elections, regardless of the election's level.
- β οΈ Leavitt highlights that in states like California and cities like New York City, non-citizens are currently permitted to vote in state and local elections.
- βοΈ The federal government, through the Save America Act, is urged to absolutely do away with non-citizen voting.
Election Integrity
- π The Save America Act is intended to bolster the integrity and sanctity of elections at the state level.
- π The legislation directs states to remove non-citizens from their voter rolls, addressing concerns about who is participating in the electoral process.
- π£οΈ The president is calling for bipartisan support to pass this act and send it to his desk swiftly.
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