Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus Proposes Amendment on Voting Rights

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure only citizens can vote in the state's elections, following reports of a Chinese foreign national casting a ballot in Ann Arbor. The amendment will require proof of citizenship during registration and photo ID when casting a ballot, with bipartisan support.

Key Points

  • Posthumus aims to address noncitizen voting by requiring proof of citizenship during registration and photo ID for casting ballots
  • Bipartisan support from Republican state Reps. Jay DeBoyer, Ann Bollin, and Rachelle Smit
  • Swift action taken in the case of the Chinese foreign national allegedly casting a ballot in Ann Arbor

Pros

  • Protecting the electoral franchise of citizens
  • Bipartisan support for the amendment
  • Addressing potential vulnerabilities in current election laws

Cons

  • Potential challenges in enforcing proof of citizenship requirements
  • Concerns about voter suppression