Wisconsin and Illinois Propose Voting Restrictions for Noncitizens

Legislators across multiple states are introducing measures to tighten voting regulations concerning noncitizen participation. In Illinois, a new bill aims to criminalize the act of knowingly registering noncitizens to vote, following a scandal in Oregon where the DMV mistakenly registered 306 noncitizens. Meanwhile, Wisconsin plans a ballot measure that could prevent municipalities from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, despite existing laws already barring noncitizen voting in federal and statewide contests. Similar initiatives are surfacing in North Carolina and Iowa, as Republicans push for constitutional amendments to curb noncitizen voting. New Hampshire has enacted a law requiring proof of citizenship for first-time voters, which is already facing legal challenges. These developments reflect a growing nationwide trend of implementing stricter voting laws amid claims of election integrity, despite a lack of evidence supporting widespread noncitizen voting.