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On the recordApril 15, 2024
Federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in Federal elections and there is absolutely zero evidence that there is significant violations of that law.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke defends against claims of noncitizen voting and emphasizes existing laws.

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