Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Voter ID Amendment

Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus has announced plans to introduce a constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and government-issued photo ID when voting, aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens participate in elections. This initiative follows a reported incident where a non-citizen, a 19-year-old Chinese student, allegedly cast a ballot in Ann Arbor, raising concerns over election integrity. Posthumus stated that current laws are inadequate to protect this foundational principle and expressed hope for bipartisan support to pass the amendment. He emphasized that non-citizen voting is rare but underscored the importance of safeguarding citizens' votes from being diluted. The proposal will need a two-thirds majority in the state legislature for approval, reflecting the growing scrutiny over voting rights and election processes. Despite the rarity of non-citizen voting incidents, the Republican push aligns with a broader trend across the U.S. for stricter voter ID laws.