Noncitizens who are in the U.S. without legal status could face harsher penalties if they knowingly vote illegally in a federal election. The bill would make that crime an aggravated felony and a clear reason for deportation.
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Voter Integrity Protection Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 58: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens who are in the United States without legal status and who knowingly vote in violation of federal law. It also affects immigration officials, because it gives them a named legal reason to seek deportation in those cases. Citizens and lawfully present immigrants would not face new voting rules under this bill.
Why this matters: This bill matters because one illegal vote by an unlawfully present noncitizen could carry much heavier immigration consequences. A conviction could count as an aggravated felony, which can make it harder to avoid deportation or get future immigration relief. Supporters see this as a stronger warning against unlawful voting. Critics worry the penalty may be too harsh, especially if someone misunderstood the rules.
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