States Seek to Verify Voter Citizenship

Concerns over noncitizen voting are escalating in both Texas and Florida, with state officials taking significant actions to address the issue ahead of the 2024 elections. In Texas, the Senate’s State Affairs Committee is investigating ways to prevent noncitizens from voting, amid contradictory advisories from the Secretary of State regarding voter ID acceptance for noncitizens. Meanwhile, Florida has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration for failing to assist in verifying the citizenship of voters, claiming this refusal undermines election integrity. Virginia is also facing legal action from the federal government for enforcing a 2006 law aimed at removing noncitizens from voter rolls, despite a history of bipartisan compliance with this process. Additionally, a coalition of 16 state attorneys general, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is demanding federal cooperation to verify voter registration accuracy. These actions reflect a broader national focus on ensuring that only U.S. citizens participate in elections, as fears of voter fraud continue to rise.