On the recordMarch 11, 2019
I would urge Mr. Jordan to study the history of his own party because this became an issue in the Civil War, and it was the Republican Party which stood up for the right of noncitizens to vote.
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congress.govI would urge Mr. Jordan to study the history of his own party because this became an issue in the Civil War, and it was the Republican Party which stood up for the right of noncitizens to vote.
Raskin highlights historical Republican support for noncitizen voting rights.
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