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Federal judge rules Congress cannot ban noncitizen voting
Original: Federal judge rules Congress can’t ban noncitizens from voting
A federal judge has ruled that Congress does not have the authority to ban noncitizens from voting, according to the Washington Times. The decision touches on a long-running dispute over whether states or the federal government control voter eligibility, an issue that has become a flashpoint in US political debates over election rules and immigration.
Why now: Voter eligibility for noncitizens is a contentious issue in current US politics, making the ruling newlysworthy
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- Federal judge rules Congress can’t ban noncitizens from voting · washingtontimes.com
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