Verification of Citizenship Status for Voters

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
America First Legal sent letters to all 50 states urging election officials to verify citizenship status of individuals registered to vote, citing federal statutes 8 U.S.C. § 1373 and 8 U.S.C. § 1644.

Key Points

  • America First Legal advocates for verifying citizenship status of registered voters
  • Existing federal laws allow for requests to DHS for citizenship status verification
  • Proposed solution involves utilizing federal statutes 1373 and 1644

Pros

  • Ensures only eligible U.S. citizens are registered to vote
  • Provides a mechanism for election officials to verify citizenship status

Cons

  • Challenges related to obtaining specific identifiers for verification