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Its time to tell the DOJ that they risk arrest and imprisonment if any of their local staff interfere with the fair election process in any state. Understand what the DOJ is opposing is this, "After being sworn into office in January, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen got to work to identify and remove 3,251 individuals who are registered to vote in Alabama who have been issued noncitizen identification numbers by the Department of Homeland Security." How do you expect people to believe you are working to support fair elections when you sue states that remove people from the registered voter files that cannot legally vote? Do not surrendered one inch. Stay strong, stay free You have to vote and vote early. Vote policies, not party ... or hate, or division, or conspiracy theories.

This week, the election rumor research team at the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public published three blog posts, including: (1) How an error in Arizona's voter registration system has fueled rumors around non-citizen voting: https://lnkd.in/gSGVPxkg (2) Analyzing the anatomy of 3 videos alleging that many non-citizens are registered to vote in U.S. elections: https://lnkd.in/gFxUg3Vb (3) Making sense of election rumors emerging from Hurricane Helene: https://lnkd.in/gfNNiFdu Read our ongoing series, "What to expect when we're electing" https://lnkd.in/g-TbCi_V You can also sign up to receive election rumor research updates via our Substack newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gMtB3T_8

New Study Reveals Shocking Truth About Non-Citizen Voter Registration in the U.S. 🗳️ According to a recent study by Just Facts, **10% to 27% of non-citizen adults** in the U.S. are illegally registered to vote. That's a staggering **2 million to 5 million** individuals potentially influencing major elections! These findings underscore the critical need for stronger election integrity measures. 🛑 Our democracy is at risk of being undermined by illegal voting practices. 🔍 Background: In 2014, a groundbreaking study found that a significant portion of non-citizens were registered to vote, with **81.8%** of them reportedly voting for Barack Obama. Despite efforts to downplay these findings, subsequent research by Just Facts confirms these alarming trends. 📈 The Latest Data: Just Facts' enhanced methodology reveals that **5% to 13%** of registered non-citizens could vote in the upcoming 2024 elections, potentially swaying crucial outcomes. 🔒 Closing the Loopholes: Congressional Republicans have introduced legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's time to take action and prevent illegal voting practices! Are we doing everything we can in Indiana to ensure election integrity? Let's protect the integrity of our elections and ensure every citizen's vote counts! 🇺🇸 #ElectionIntegrity #ProtectOurVote https://lnkd.in/gndhyrqQ

Title: The Rules of Elections: Ensuring Fairness and Democracy Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens with the opportunity to participate in governance and choose their representatives. However, for elections to truly reflect the will of the people and maintain legitimacy, they must be conducted according to a set of rules that ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity. Here are some essential rules that govern elections: 1. Universal Suffrage: Every eligible citizen should have the right to vote, regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status. Universal suffrage ensures that the government represents the interests of all its citizens. 2. Electoral Laws: Electoral laws establish the framework for conducting elections, including procedures for voter registration, campaigning, and ballot counting. These laws must be clear, consistent, and enforceable to prevent manipulation and fraud. 3. Electoral Commission: An independent electoral commission or similar body should oversee the electoral process to ensure its fairness and impartiality. This commission is responsible for organizing elections, enforcing electoral laws, and resolving disputes. 4. Transparency: Elections should be transparent, with open access to information about candidates, parties, and the electoral process. Transparency helps build trust in the electoral system and allows voters to make informed decisions. 5. Voter Education: Voter education programs are essential to ensure that citizens understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as how to participate effectively in the electoral process. These programs help prevent voter disenfranchisement and promote civic engagement. 6. Free and Fair Campaigning: Candidates and parties should have equal opportunities to campaign and communicate their platforms to voters. Campaign finance laws should regulate the funding of political campaigns to prevent undue influence and corruption. 7. Security and Integrity: Measures should be in place to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process, including secure voting systems, voter identification procedures, and mechanisms to detect and prevent fraud or interference. 8. Independent Media: A free and independent media plays a crucial role in covering elections, providing voters with objective information and holding candidates and officials accountable. Media pluralism and freedom of expression are essential for democratic elections. 9. Electoral Monitoring: Domestic and international observers should monitor elections to ensure they are conducted fairly and transparently. Observers can report irregularities, provide oversight, and enhance public confidence in the electoral process. #snsinstitutions #designthinkers #snsdesignthinking

The Biden-Harris DOJ filed a lawsuit last Friday against the State of Virginia, the Virginia State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Commissioner of Elections over the state’s enforcement of a 2006 law that removes non-citizens from its voter lists. This affects 6,303 ineligible voter names on Virginia's voter rolls. Per the Breitbart article below: "The DOJ’s lawsuit comes after Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) issued an Executive Order in August, which required “all registrars” to “cancel the registrations of non-citizens who have registered to vote in a local, state, or federal election by falsely claiming that they are a citizen, including the forging of documentation or any other means of improper registration.” "In Youngkin’s announcement of the Executive Order, he revealed that roughly “79,867 deceased voters” had been removed from voter lists in 2023, and that roughly “6,303 non-citizens” had been taken off of voter lists between January 2022 and July 2024." The Biden-Harris administration and its DOJ under corrupt attorney general Merrick Garland have no shame in their efforts to allow as many ineligible voters as possible to vote in the upcoming November elections. #virginia #states #electoralcollege #electionintegrity #elections2024 #uspolitics #bidenharris #doj #corruption #dcswamp #deepstate #youngkin #trump #rnc #usa https://lnkd.in/eXF75wEb

I do not care what part of the political spectrum you are on; this should open the eyes of EVERYONE. What DOJ sues a state (spending our tax dollars while doing it) that wants to ensure their voter rolls are free of non-citizens? https://lnkd.in/eZA9jCxA ---------------------------------- DOJ Sues Virginia to Halt Noncitizen Voter Purge Ahead of November Election The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Virginia, alleging that the state's removal of noncitizens from voter rolls violated federal election law, specifically the “Quiet Period Provision” of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The DOJ argues that removing voters close to an election risks errors and can wrongly deter eligible voters from participating, citing this as the reason for restricting voter roll purges near elections. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defended the removal, emphasizing that it complied with a 2006 state law requiring the removal of noncitizens and claimed the DOJ’s actions are politically motivated interference. The DOJ is seeking a court order to halt Virginia's actions and restore affected individuals to the voter rolls until after the upcoming election. Read More.

Five days before an election you would think every has their minds made up as to their favored candidate. Not so. There is a term for these voters: “The Undecided Voter.” Who are they and why? The undecided voter is one who can be registered to mar party but is not sure if their values align with either candidate. Prior to Biden stepping aside, the numbers of undecided voters were slimmer. However, those who categorized themselves as “undecided” grew once Harris entered the race. These voters claimed they didn’t know who she was or what she stood for. A large percentage in battleground states are focused on the economy and immigration. With less than a week to go, if you or anyone you know is still undecided, click on the link below to see how the candidates feel on specific issues. Get the facts before you vote! #Vote2024 #WhoToVoteFor #MakeADecision https://lnkd.in/eT9K_vnx

☀️☕️🗞️ Good Morning! Promising 🗳️ News! Yesterday, Introduced in House (05/07/2024) Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act, H.R. 8281, was passed moving on to the Senate. This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. However, I will never understand why currently Washington D.C., parts of California, Maryland, Vermont and others allow noncitizens to vote in their local municipal elections. Hopefully, this will eventually change to US Citizens voting only. Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio have prohibited noncitizen voting. Then there are other states that could allow for noncitizens to vote. The ballotpedia link attached lays the noncitizen voting info state by state.

Exciting news for Texas as voter registration hits a record high of nearly 18 million ahead of the March primary election! This surge is attributed to population growth, highlighting the importance of civic engagement. However, as experts note, registration doesn't always translate to turnout. Mobilizing younger and newer voters is crucial for a more representative democracy. Let's continue to encourage participation and empower all voices in our democratic process! #TexasVotes #VoterRegistration #CivicEngagement

Hello, US citizens living outside of the US! Did you know that you can vote? Even if you've never lived in the US, and all you've got is a passport that makes you scared of the IRS (hello, big same, filed my return last night—ugh), you can vote in federal elections in all states and territories, and, depending on your state (like Massachusetts!) you can vote all the way down ballot. If you've never lived in the US, your voting state is whichever was the last state your US-citizen parent lived in (if you had two citizen parents, you get to pick which state!). There are almost 3 million eligible US voters outside the US, and yet only a small fraction of us vote in US elections. There are lots of reasons folks abroad sit out voting in the US, but there are also many people who would like to, but don't realize it's possible. I hope this information helps some of them. * Registration: If you're not yet registered to vote, you can still do it in many states. If you aren't sure what the rules are in your state—they vary *wildly*—you can check easily on Vote From Abroad (link in the comments). Even if you were registered before, you should check to make sure you weren't removed from the rolls—VFA can help! The information is so clear and easy to follow that I want to find out exactly who created the content so I can write them a love letter. * Dealing with your ballot: Most states allow digital ballot requests, and some even allow you to vote through a portal (like Massachusetts!). Many require you to print and mail the ballot, however, and you really will want to do that as soon as you can. Some states make it a pain in the neck (like New York!) with demands like specific ways of folding—but there are YouTube tutorials to help (seriously, New York State, get your s**t together). Once you've sent the ballot, you might receive confirmation from your local election officer, but if you don't, you can email them and make sure it arrived. I've had a lovely email relationship with my election officer, Brenda, in the Town Clerk's office for many years. * Troubleshooting: If you're not sure what to do, you can reach out for help. The Vote from Abroad website has really good documentation (they've anticipated SO many questions) and there are teams of volunteers that you can contact pretty much any time. They will help you get registered and help you with your ballot. I'm also happy to answer questions, although once I hit something I don't know, I'll send you to a more qualified volunteer. I know that even if you're in a solidly single-color district, it can seem pointless, but if you're in a state that allows you to vote down ballot, those races can be incredibly close, and your vote will matter more than ever. Whatever we do outside of voting matters at least as much, and we should be doing that in the places we live, too. But that's a different convo. Rebecca Solnit reminds us that voting isn't a valentine, it's a chess move.