Legal and Political Issues

French authorities indict Telegram founder; Donald Trump shares TikTok video with potentially illegal footage; Republicans claim noncitizens will impact election.

California Repayment of Improperly Claimed Medicaid Reimbursements

California to repay over $52 million in improperly claimed Medicaid reimbursements for noncitizens with unsatisfactory immigration statuses, as reported by a federal inspector general. The state plans to repay the federal government by June 30, 2024.

Repeal of Washington, D.C. Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote

The House of Representatives voted to repeal a Washington, D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. The bill faced opposition from Democrats accusing Republicans of trying to tip the scales at the ballot box.

Washington, D.C. Voting Eligibility Rules

A Republican senator is introducing legislation that would require Washington, D.C., residents who vote in local elections to be U.S. citizens, pushing back against controversial legislation allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.

Misinformation about Immigrants and Social Security Benefits in the U.S.

Viral posts falsely claim that 'illegal immigrants' can receive Social Security numbers and retirement benefits, spreading misinformation about immigrants in the U.S. who are not authorized to be in the country. The Social Security Administration clarifies the eligibility criteria for Social Security numbers and benefits for noncitizens, highlighting the distinctions between different programs managed by the SSA.

Lawsuit against Washington, D.C., Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against a Washington, D.C., law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the law.

Legislation to Prevent Noncitizens from Administering Elections

Rep. August Pfluger introduces the 'No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act' to prevent noncitizens from serving as election administrators for federal positions in the 2024 presidential election.