The House scheduled a vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.

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The House scheduled a vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states […]

  • BradleyUffner@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Because it makes it more difficult for legitimate voters to vote, and there is no actual problem that it fixes. There is no evidence of any widespread voting by non citizens. It’s a law with only down sides, unless your intent is actually to disenfranchise legitimate voters.