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House votes to admonish communities that allow noncitizens to vote in local
elections
This Oct. 15, 2013, photo, shows a view of the U.S. Capitol building at dusk
in Washington. Even if Congress reaches a last-minute or deadline-busting
deal to avert a federal default and fully reopen the government, elected
officials are likely ...
By <https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/stephen-dinan/> Stephen Dinan -
The Washington Times - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The House voted Wednesday to go on record admonishing communities, such as
San Francisco, that now allow immigrants who live in the U.S. illegally to
cast ballots in local elections, calling it another way some localities are
undermining federal immigration policies.
The 279-72 vote saw 49 Democrats join with nearly every Republican to
protest the growing movement to expand the vote. Sixty-nine Democrats
declined to take a stand, voting "present."
The non-binding resolution does not force any changes, but did put lawmakers
on record.
"If we start granting others the sacred right reserved for U.S. citizens it
puts the whole democratic process at risk," said Rep. Jeff Duncan, a South
Carolina Republican who has pushed for a tougher line against localities
that include immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally in their voting
population.
But Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat, mocked the exercise, calling it
an attempt to "denigrate and delegitimize our immigrant population."
He also questioned the seriousness of the problem.
"I can't imagine someone living in a foreign country coming to the United
States in order to vote in a school board election," Mr. Nadler said.
He said the House should instead be focused on expanding the number of
people able to vote by curtailing voter-identification requirements and
letting felons regain their voting rights.
Other Democrats went further, accusing the GOP of unveiled racism.
A 1996 federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections,
but there is no prohibition on local elections, and indeed a number of
jurisdictions allow it to some extent.
Famously liberal Takoma Park, a small city in the Maryland suburbs of
Washington, has for several decades allowed noncitizens, including
immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, to vote in local elections.
Experts say as many as 40 states or territories allowed noncitizen voting
dating back to the nation's founding.
San Francisco in July began allowing noncitizens to vote in school board
elections - though they must be parents or legal guardians of students. That
sparked renewed interest on Capitol Hill in curtailing the practice.
Mr. Duncan introduced legislation that would have stripped some federal
funding from jurisdictions who expanded their voting pools. That bill didn't
advance, but GOP leaders instead offered the non-binding resolution.
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, chief sponsor of Wednesday's resolution,
said Congress needed to do something to stand up for the value of U.S.
citizenship and voting.
"Ask yourself: Does the concept of citizenship mean anything? Does it grant
a person special consideration in the eyes of our government? Does it impose
upon him or her special duties or obligations?" he said. "Sadly, too many of
our elites and even our politicians have trouble answering these questions.
But for the rest of us, American citizenship still resonates as a source of
significance, purpose, and identity."
EM -> { Trump for 2020 }
On the 49th Parallel
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
"With Yoweri Museveni, Ssabassajja and Dr. Kiiza Besigye, Uganda is in
anarchy"
Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi
"Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni, Ssabassajja na Dk. Kiiza Besigye, Uganda ni
katika machafuko"
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elections
This Oct. 15, 2013, photo, shows a view of the U.S. Capitol building at dusk
in Washington. Even if Congress reaches a last-minute or deadline-busting
deal to avert a federal default and fully reopen the government, elected
officials are likely ...
By <https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/stephen-dinan/> Stephen Dinan -
The Washington Times - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The House voted Wednesday to go on record admonishing communities, such as
San Francisco, that now allow immigrants who live in the U.S. illegally to
cast ballots in local elections, calling it another way some localities are
undermining federal immigration policies.
The 279-72 vote saw 49 Democrats join with nearly every Republican to
protest the growing movement to expand the vote. Sixty-nine Democrats
declined to take a stand, voting "present."
The non-binding resolution does not force any changes, but did put lawmakers
on record.
"If we start granting others the sacred right reserved for U.S. citizens it
puts the whole democratic process at risk," said Rep. Jeff Duncan, a South
Carolina Republican who has pushed for a tougher line against localities
that include immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally in their voting
population.
But Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat, mocked the exercise, calling it
an attempt to "denigrate and delegitimize our immigrant population."
He also questioned the seriousness of the problem.
"I can't imagine someone living in a foreign country coming to the United
States in order to vote in a school board election," Mr. Nadler said.
He said the House should instead be focused on expanding the number of
people able to vote by curtailing voter-identification requirements and
letting felons regain their voting rights.
Other Democrats went further, accusing the GOP of unveiled racism.
A 1996 federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections,
but there is no prohibition on local elections, and indeed a number of
jurisdictions allow it to some extent.
Famously liberal Takoma Park, a small city in the Maryland suburbs of
Washington, has for several decades allowed noncitizens, including
immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, to vote in local elections.
Experts say as many as 40 states or territories allowed noncitizen voting
dating back to the nation's founding.
San Francisco in July began allowing noncitizens to vote in school board
elections - though they must be parents or legal guardians of students. That
sparked renewed interest on Capitol Hill in curtailing the practice.
Mr. Duncan introduced legislation that would have stripped some federal
funding from jurisdictions who expanded their voting pools. That bill didn't
advance, but GOP leaders instead offered the non-binding resolution.
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, chief sponsor of Wednesday's resolution,
said Congress needed to do something to stand up for the value of U.S.
citizenship and voting.
"Ask yourself: Does the concept of citizenship mean anything? Does it grant
a person special consideration in the eyes of our government? Does it impose
upon him or her special duties or obligations?" he said. "Sadly, too many of
our elites and even our politicians have trouble answering these questions.
But for the rest of us, American citizenship still resonates as a source of
significance, purpose, and identity."
EM -> { Trump for 2020 }
On the 49th Parallel
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
"With Yoweri Museveni, Ssabassajja and Dr. Kiiza Besigye, Uganda is in
anarchy"
Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi
"Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni, Ssabassajja na Dk. Kiiza Besigye, Uganda ni
katika machafuko"
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
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