Federal law making it 'nearly impossible' for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says

[Michie]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote.

In a Wednesday letter addressed to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Paxton wrote the "federal government continues to be the most significant challenge we face in securing Texas elections," pointing to the immigration policies of the Biden administration as well as federal law which Paxton said, "has made it nearly impossible for states to verify the citizenship of voter-registration applicants."

"Although it is a crime for a non-citizen to register to vote, federal law restricts states from requiring proof of citizenship, and state agencies like those we lead have limited means to verify voter citizenship in many cases," he added. "But those same laws place obligations on the federal government to help us identify potential non-citizen voters."

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Federal law making it 'nearly impossible' for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote, saying the immigration policies

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[ralliann]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote.

In a Wednesday letter addressed to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Paxton wrote the "federal government continues to be the most significant challenge we face in securing Texas elections," pointing to the immigration policies of the Biden administration as well as federal law which Paxton said, "has made it nearly impossible for states to verify the citizenship of voter-registration applicants."

"Although it is a crime for a non-citizen to register to vote, federal law restricts states from requiring proof of citizenship, and state agencies like those we lead have limited means to verify voter citizenship in many cases," he added. "But those same laws place obligations on the federal government to help us identify potential non-citizen voters."

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Federal law making it 'nearly impossible' for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote, saying the immigration policies

www.christianpost.com

This is why we need these people out. They are manipulative and corrupt.

 

[Fantine]

Texas has the worst voter policies in the country.
Denying access by having few hours, few voting machines--especially in the cities.
Putting polls for away from those who rely on public transportation.
Their tactics are blatantly targeted against the poor and people of color.
They don't need federal help. They need ethics education.

 

[dogs4thewin]

Texas has the worst voter policies in the country.
Denying access by having few hours, few voting machines--especially in the cities.
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How many is "few hours."

 

[Arcangl86]

This is why we need these people out. They are manipulative and corrupt.

Which people?

 

[Fantine]

Short early voting. Closed Sundays. Closed for shift workers.

 

[dogs4thewin]

Short early voting. Closed Sundays. Closed for shift workers.

How can it be closed to shift workers? What do they do say do you work shifts" Person says "yes" well then you cannot vote.

 

[ralliann]

Which people?

Those in government which are corrupt. Vote out their leadership, and deal with those who do their bidding.

 

[Fantine]

People should be encouraged to vote.
In a horrible bad example, our city would not put a polling place in the university--6000 students plus staff-- but they have a polling place in a candidate's home! Pastor of a non-denominational church built a spacious apartment in the church basement and lives there with family.
He is running for city director.

 

[Vambram]

I wonder what the mail in and early voting laws are in the great state of Texas? I have little doubt that Texas has more than a couple of excellent ways for their millions of citizens to vote because Texas would understand that the voting machines and polling places appears to be problematic at best.

 

[Arcangl86]

Those in government which are corrupt. Vote out their leadership, and deal with those who do their bidding.

There is no indication of corruption here. We are talking about a law that was passed over 30 years ago on a bipartisan basis, and when this particular provision was challenged over 10 years ago, it was upheld on a 7-2 decision written by Scalia. If Abbot and other conservatives have an issue with the law, they can simply get it changed.

 

[ralliann]

There is no indication of corruption here. We are talking about a law that was passed over 30 years ago on a bipartisan basis, and when this particular provision was challenged over 10 years ago, it was upheld on a 7-2 decision written by Scalia. If Abbot and other conservatives have an issue with the law, they can simply get it changed.

The FBI, stonewalls oversight, won't provide things for over sight. They lie, spy. Mayorkas lied the border was closed, until they realized they were gonna lose if they did not confront what they had been doing for three years. Student loans being paid by thos which never attended university, mant because they could not afford it. I realize you are not going to change your mind, and i wont change yours.

 

[Arcangl86]

The FBI, stonewalls oversight, won't provide things for over sight. They lie, spy. Mayorkas lied the border was closed, until they realized they were gonna lose if they did not confront what they had been doing for three years. Student loans being paid by thos which never attended university, mant because they could not afford it. I realize you are not going to change your mind, and i wont change yours.

And what does that any of that have to do with the National Voter Registration Act, which is the law that Abbot is complaining about?

 

[ralliann]

I wonder what the mail in and early voting laws are in the great state of Texas? I have little doubt that Texas has more than a couple of excellent ways for their millions of citizens to vote because Texas would understand that the voting machines and polling places appears to be problematic at best.

I worry about election day period. I just think something might be planned. Who knows what all it might entail.

 

[Fantine]

Poll workers can always accept "provisional" votes and let those voters submit papers within a few days.
They should never turn them away completely.

 

[Richard T]

How many is "few hours."

Ten hours in Ohio. Opinion | No One Should Have to Stand in Line for 10 Hours to Vote (Published 2008) For some suppression here is some good evidence. Smartphone Data Show Voters in Black Neighborhoods Wait Longer

 

[Fantine]

And in Georgia people waiting on long, long lines can't even be given water.

 

[dogs4thewin]

And in Georgia people waiting on long, long lines can't even be given water.

Nope actually they CAN be given water the rule is that people cannot be campaigning and giving them water. For example, if I simply see you in line and I give you a cup of water or even food that is fine, HOWEVER, if I see you in line and give you a cup of water in a cup that says Harris or Trump or I otherwise give you the water or food while IMPLYING for whom you should vote THAT is what is illegal.


I am IN GA by the way.

 

[BobRyan]

"But those same laws place obligations on the federal government to help us identify potential non-citizen voters."

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Federal law making it 'nearly impossible' for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote, saying the immigration policies

www.christianpost.com

It would not be the first time the federal government has ignored the Law of the Land to pave the way for illegal activity such as illegal entry into the US.

 

[BobRyan]

Ten hours in Ohio. Opinion | No One Should Have to Stand in Line for 10 Hours to Vote (Published 2008) For some suppression here is some good evidence. Smartphone Data Show Voters in Black Neighborhoods Wait Longer

Is that in Democrat run towns, counties, states? or is it across the board? I wouldn't mind seeing that data.