George Woods Baker

.@JMichaelWaller You can't be serious! Firstly, the distinction between Arizona's requirements for state and federal elections is not arbitrary. It stems from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states cannot require documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections, only a signed attestation. This legal framework ensures consistency in federal election laws while allowing states to impose additional requirements for their own elections. The difference is a result of judicial decisions aimed at balancing state and federal interests. Secondly, the claim that welfare offices in 49 states are handing out voter registration applications to illegal aliens without requiring proof of citizenship is highly misleading. Public assistance offices are mandated by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to provide voter registration forms to ensure broad access. However, it is illegal for non-citizens to register to vote, and the forms require applicants to attest under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens. The suggestion that these offices are facilitating illegal voting is unfounded and ignores the legal safeguards in place to prevent non-citizens from registering to vote. Thirdly, welfare offices must provide voter registration forms under the National Voter Registration Act, which state that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote. Applicants affirm under penalty of perjury that they are citizens. Receiving a form does not allow someone to register to vote. Election officials vet applications and verify citizenship status. Studies show non-citizen voting in federal elections is extremely rare. A 2016 review found only 30 suspected cases out of 23.5 million votes cast. Non-citizens face fines, imprisonment, and deportation for illegally registering or voting, acting as strong deterrents. Despite claims of widespread non-citizen voting, proponents fail to provide substantive evidence. Such claims can lead to restrictive policies that disproportionately affect minority communities. Your statement intentionally ignores existing safeguards. In reality, non-citizens may receive voter registration forms, but multiple protections prevent ineligible voting in federal elections. The claim exaggerates the risk and ignores evidence showing non-citizen voting is not a significant issue in U.S. elections.