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South Dakota, Kansas Push for Citizenship Voting Amendments

2/10/2025

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States Advance Voting Amendments

This week, South Dakota and Kansas took a significant step by advancing constitutional amendments that mandate citizenship for voting. This move, part of a growing trend among 14 states, aims to curb noncitizen voting in local elections. However, critics contend that existing laws already effectively limit voting to citizens, questioning the need for these amendments.

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Court Reviews Voting Law

The New York Court of Appeals is set to hear a pivotal case on a law that permits noncitizens to vote in city elections. Supporters claim it rectifies the injustice of taxation without representation for over 800,000 noncitizens, while critics argue it violates the state constitution's stipulation that only citizens can vote. This final appeal follows earlier rulings that deemed the law unconstitutional.

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States Advance Voting Amendments

This week, South Dakota and Kansas took a significant step by advancing constitutional amendments that mandate citizenship for voting. This move, part of a growing trend among 14 states, aims to curb noncitizen voting in local elections. However, critics contend that existing laws already effectively limit voting to citizens, questioning the need for these amendments.

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