Alabama Targets Non-Citizen Voters for Removal

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has identified 3,251 registered voters in the state who have non-citizen identification numbers, and he is taking steps to remove them from the voter rolls. Allen's office found these individuals by cross-checking state data with non-citizen ID numbers issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Local election officials are now required to send out letters to these individuals to verify their citizenship status, and those who fail to do so may face criminal prosecution if they attempt to vote. While Allen acknowledges that some of these individuals may have become naturalized citizens and can update their registration, he emphasizes his commitment to ensuring only U.S. citizens participate in elections. This initiative has faced bureaucratic challenges, including lack of cooperation from federal agencies. The deadline for voter registration in Alabama is October 21.