The GOP introduced a bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections, sparking debate with Democrats who argue existing laws are sufficient. Senator Mike Lee questions Dems' stance by comparing it to gun-control laws. The SAVE Act is at the center of the discussion, with concerns raised about the effectiveness of current regulations in preventing noncitizen voting.
Mike Lee says he wants to stop noncitizen immigrants from voting — but has no evidence they are https://t.co/vMsBbyts0B
The only thing keeping foreigners from voting is the Honor System. Senator Mike Lee lays out the down and dirty. https://t.co/QAeAs89wV6
Without The SAVE Act, The Only Thing Keeping Foreigners From Voting Is The Honor System https://t.co/kcBZDQn4V2
To Dems insisting that “the SAVE Act is unnecessary because the law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections”: Are you also opposed to gun-control laws? After all, the underlying criminal activity you’re trying to prevent is already prohibited by law. https://t.co/a7qPkpwVqT
The GOP unveiled a bill this week to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — prohibiting something that’s already illegal to address a problem they can’t prove exists. https://t.co/jk31hn8cLC
Dems: “It’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, so we don’t need a law requiring proof of citizenship.” GOP: “By your logic, most gun-control laws—especially those requiring background checks—are also unnecessary.” Dems: “Yeah but…” #PassTheSAVEAct https://t.co/a7qPkpwVqT