House Passes Bills to Repeal D.C. Noncitizen Voting and Policing Laws
The House approved measures to overturn D.C.'s noncitizen voting laws and address police disciplinary actions, with bipartisan support for the repeal.
Daily CallerHouse Passes Bill To Keep Non-Citizens Out Of DC Elections
NBC NewsHouse passes Republican-led bills to repeal D.C. laws on noncitizen voting and policing
FOX News148 Democrats back noncitizen voting in DC as GOP raises alarm about foreign agents
Roll CallHouse passes pair of bills in rebuke to DC
Just the NewsHouse makes changes to two DC laws, including one allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
Overview
The House passed legislation aimed at repealing D.C. laws that allow noncitizens to vote in local elections.
One bill restores collective bargaining rights for police and sets a statute of limitations for disciplinary cases.
56 Democrats joined Republicans to support the repeal of noncitizen voting, highlighting bipartisan agreement.
In 2022, the D.C. Council enacted a law permitting green card holders and undocumented migrants to vote in local elections starting in 2024.
These legislative actions reflect ongoing debates over voting rights and police accountability in the nation's capital.
Analysis
Highlight D.C.'s declining crime rate while noting local leaders' opposition to recent legislative actions.
FAQ
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear oral arguments on the constitutionality of the law, which allows noncitizens to vote in local elections. The law remains in place unless overturned by the court or repealed by Congress.
As of early 2024, 23 noncitizens had registered to vote in D.C.
Opponents argue that the law unconstitutionally dilutes the votes of U.S. citizens and violates the constitutional right of citizens to govern themselves.
