Legislation to Prevent Noncitizens from Administering Elections

Key Points

• Rep. August Pfluger introduced the 'No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act'
• The bill aims to prohibit noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, from administering federal elections
• Recent appointment of a noncitizen to the San Francisco Elections Commission prompted the bill

Pros

• Ensures that only American citizens can serve as election administrators
• Aims to prevent foreign influence in the U.S. voting system

Cons

• Democrats have historically defeated similar efforts to restrict noncitizen participation in elections

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