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New Jersey software glitch briefly registered noncitizens to vote, governor says
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New Jersey software glitch briefly registered noncitizens to vote, governor says

A serious software error at New Jersey’s DMV registered about 6,600 non-U.S. citizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, with fewer than 400 of them actually casting ballots. The issue occurred when applicants answered they were not citizens on a keypad; the vendor running the ID system will be replaced. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the failures reckless and said the state will fix the problem, noting it feeds national debates over voting rules.

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New Jersey software glitch adds thousands to voter rolls, governor says

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a Motor Vehicles Commission software error from 2023–2024 added about 6,000 non-citizens to New Jersey’s voter rolls, with fewer than 400 casting ballots since 2023. The state is removing the erroneous registrations and investigating, though there’s no current evidence that any election outcome was affected. The announcement comes amid federal scrutiny of non-citizen voting and broader partisan debates on the issue.

Court Allows Non-Citizens to Vote in San Francisco School Board Elections
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Court Allows Non-Citizens to Vote in San Francisco School Board Elections

A state appeals court in California has ruled in favor of laws in two cities, including San Francisco, that allow noncitizen parents to vote in school board elections. The court overturned a previous ruling that declared the legislation invalid, stating that the "may vote" language in the state Constitution does not restrict the authority of state or local governments to expand voting rights. The decision has sparked debate over whether the Founding Fathers intended to allow non-citizens to vote in American affairs. The ruling is seen as a victory for immigrant parents and proponents argue that it leads to better outcomes for all students and communities. However, critics argue that allowing non-citizens to vote goes against the intentions of the Constitution.