As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, many throughout the country are concerned that the years long influx of millions of illegal immigrants could effect and sway federal elections.

The concern is not unfounded given the recent rhetoric of Democratic federal legislators, who are advocating that non-American citizens have the right to vote.

Two Alabamians, Sen. Katie Britt and Rep. Gary Palmer, have introduced companion legislation, the Citizen Ballot Protection Act and H.R. 4316, that will codify the ability of states to require that an applicant provide proof of American citizenship when they are registering to vote via mail-in application.

“Voting in our country is a sacred right that must solely be limited to American citizens. To allow States to uphold this principle should be simple commonsense,” said Britt (R-Montgomery). “We are seeing certain cities across our nation begin to openly allow noncitizens to vote in local  elections.”

Britt said allowing illegals to vote in federal elections will cause some American citizens to lose faith in the already questioned voting process.

“This effectively disenfranchises hardworking American citizens, insults those American citizens who came to our country legally and took the time and effort to go through the  citizenship process, and undermines faith in our entire electoral system – which is a cornerstone  of our nation that we cannot allow to crumble,” she said. “It should not be controversial that States have  the legal right to prevent noncitizens – including illegal migrants and official representatives of  foreign adversaries – from voting in State and Federal elections.”

“I’m proud to work with Representative Palmer and my Senate colleagues to ensure that we pass this legislation and stand up for the right of Americans – and only Americans – to vote in American elections.” 

Palmer (R-Hoover) said the legislation would help ensure only American citizens can vote.

“The American people deserve an election system with impeccable integrity. I am glad Senator Britt is joining me in offering a solution to protect the vote of American citizens,” Palmer said. “Her companion legislation will help stop the steady march toward allowing noncitizens to vote in elections around the country. Allowing noncitizens the ability to vote creates endless opportunities for fraud, which will counteract restoring faith in the American election process.

“This is unacceptable. I look forward to seeing our bills pass in both chambers of Congress.” 

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.

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